Kundiman: Princesa Ng Kumintang -Mabuhay Singers (Rare Vinyl Copy)

Erroneously referred over the internet as a folk song originating from the province of Batanggas, "Princesa Ng Kumintang" is a composition of Francisco Buencamino of San Miguel de Mayumo, Bulacan. Interpreted by the Mabuhay Singers under the music direction of Leopoldo Silos. Audio from a vinyl phonograph LP record ("Songs To Remember, Pacing, Mabuhay Singers", Villar Records MLS 5073, Mareco Inc. 1965)

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FRANCISCO BUENCAMINO

Francisco Buencamino belonged to a family of musicians. He was born on November 5, 1883 in San Miguel de Mayumo, Bulacan. His father Fortunato, a church organist and band master, taught him music at a very early age. His mother Luisa, meanwhile, was a singer. At age 12, he could already play the organ.

His early exposure to music was complemented by education in composition and harmony at the Liceo de Manila, where Marcelo Adonay, an eminent composer and conductor in the late 19th century, served as his mentor. After graduating from the Liceo, Buencamino composed a number of Tagalog operettas or sarswelas, including Marcela (1904), Si Tio Selo (1904), Yayang (1905), and Pangakong Hindi Natupad (1905).

Buencamino taught at the Ateneo de Manila in the early 1900s. He also taught at the Centro Escolar de Señoritas and headed its Music Department for 30 years. He founded the Buencamino Music Academy in 1930, and had Nicanor Abelardo as one of his students. He also became a musical director for sarswela productions, and composer of music for films produced by Sampaguita Pictures, LVN, and Excelsior.

His kundimans, including "En el bello Oriente" and "Ang Una Kong Pag-Ibig," were very popular. His compositions based on folk music also appeared in the Philippine Music Primer.

He died on October 16, 1952.


SOURCE OF INFORMATION:

Quirino, C. (1995). Who's who in Philippine history. Manila: Tahanan Books.

Tiongson, N. (Ed.) (1994). CCP encyclopedia of Philippine Art (Vol. 6: Philippine music). Manila: Cultural Center

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• Prinsesa
• Princesa
• Kumintang
• Mabuhay Singers
• Francisco Buencamino
• Batangueno
• Batangas

[engelbert7]

Thank you for uploading this nostalgic, historical, beatiful and sentimental audio/video. They don't create music like these nowadays. Malinaw pa ang tunog ng phonograph. Very clear stereophonic sound. Keep it up

[philclassic]

@engelbert7: You're welcome. Other companies (e.g. Vicor, Dyna etc.) already digitalized their vintage Filipiniana recordings in CD format, Villar Records(or whoever inherited the original master tapes of these recordings) has not done the same.

[nancyfloressantos]

I still could hear my father's singing this at night time to my mother..........this song is so close to my  heart..........

[philclassic]

@nancyfloressantos: Thank you for sharing your memorable moments with your beloved parents.

[MrEriesal]

Thank you for this very beautiful rendition of Princes ng Koumintang. I hope I am not asking too much in anticipating for other downloads coming from this album.

[philclassic]

@MrEriesal : Welcome, more to come as my turntable stylus is still functional ㋛

[lhouwie511]

pagsaganda ga nareng awiting a-re... kainaman sa pandinig! maraming salamat sa iyo kabayan.

[AriesDale17]

ang unang pangalan po ng Batangas ay Kumintang..

[avids517]

thanks for uploading this song. meron ka bang version ni ric manrique, jr.?

[tofutokwa]

Philclassic Salmat po may katulad po ninyo. Dahil sa inyo hindi malilimutan ang ating kultura Mabuhay po kayo

[malachite18]

Thank you again. Such beautiful music.!

[kuruov]

would you please upload "PACING" by mabuhay singers? no one has uploaded it yet on youtube. tnx for the nice music...

[kuruov]

GRABE! KAHIT VINYL COPY ANG LINAW NG SOUND PARANG CD QUALITY! THANKS FOR THIS UPLOAD!