Charm's Chatter
"Flow" Music Video Coming Soon!
Posted on: 08-13-2010We finished shooting the music video for "Flow," a track off my upcoming album, "Something Good." I am excited to share it with you! Here is a photo from the shoot. I am with the students from Our Lady of Refuge Elementary School. They also sang with me on the track.
The Pursuit of Life
Posted on: 07-04-2010It is 4th of July, Independence Day. Most people would say that I am accomplishing a lot, living a dream. I gave up physical therapy to pursue a career in music. And I am doing well, of course not without challenges. However, there are still some yearnings in my heart that I want to pursue such as travel to places I've never seen, learn more, actively do more toward the environment, toward the global issue of water, learn more about indigenous music and instruments from my country and document them, write, teach. Oh, so much more! And today, on Independence Day, as an immigrant to this country, I am reminded that I have the freedom to pursue my passions! I am in a country that not only allow the pursuit of life but encourages it.
Something Good
Posted on: 06-28-2010Production is done on "Something Good," my 4th U.S. album and I am EXCITED to unleash this to the world! I believe this album describes the musical journey I've had and defines who I am as a woman, as a human being. The official release date is Oct 1, 2010.
"My Funny Brown Pinay" 3 years after its release
Posted on: 05-09-2010I'm inspired and gratified to see how "My Funny Brown Pinay" has touched so many women (and men!) of color. Three years after its release the song continues to uplift and empower women of color. Here's a recent example from an expressive and intelligent kayumangging Pinay:
http://lahaiseslair.com/jessica/2010/04/13/white-or-another-reason-im-not-happy-with-myself/