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Listening closely to kulintang

An introduction to sound, ensemble, and the musicians who keep a practice moving.

A row of eight bossed kulintang gongs on an ornately carved stand.
A Lumad kulintang ensemble from Bukidnon, with a carved wooden stand, photographed in 2019.Photo: Obsidian Soul · Source · CC0

This proposed interview will introduce readers to kulintang through a musician’s own explanation of their instruments and practice. An accessible listening guide will accompany the finished piece if recording rights can be secured.

The article will identify the specific musical tradition and context being discussed. It will not present a single performance as representative of every community across the southern Philippines.

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