The Music and Arts of Mindanao

Philippines lies midway of the Asia’s Sea route

We are mostly being visited by our close neighbours such as

Malaysia and Indonesia.

Arab traders from Malay and Borneo have introduced

Islam from Southern Island up to north Luzon
 Ethnic People of Mindanao

 People of the current - Tausugs

 People of the lake - Maranaos
 Indigenous peoples of South Cotabato –
T’boli
 People of the flood plain – Maguindanao
 People from Southeast Mindanao -
 T’Boli
 T’boli – are known for their distinctive colorful clothing.
 Nearly all of their clothing is made out of t’nalak, a cloth
that has brown background, lightened by red and beige
designs.
 Women wear ornamental combs, earrings, bracelet and
rings.
 The t’boli usually cover their heads with turbans or large
circular hats.
 Mandaya

 Mandaya – exhibits equisite adornment for clothing.

 The cloth of they used is called dagmay, it is made out

of vegetable dyed abaca fibers, tie-dyed to create flora
and fauna patterns.
 Maranao

 Maranaos – are skillfull craftsmen and artist.

 Most of their crafts were patterned after okir or okkil.
 Figural Representation of Maranao art is the famous Sarinamanok,
which signifies bravery and nobility.
Okir Design
 Bagobo

 Bagobo – live along the desolated eastern coast of the Gulf of Davao.
 They imitate the metal works and art of the Moros (Muslim warrior).
 Produced an ornate tradition of weaponry, bell-jangled metal boxes,
weaving of abacca.
 Tiruray

Tiruray – resides at the Southwestern part of Mindanao.

They weave beautiful strong baskets.
They are fond of wearing beaded elaborate clothing.
Songs and Dances of Mindanao
 Music of Mindanao

1. Music for religious activities such as the lunghu, performed by

the Tausugs during Ramadan.
2. Music of entertainment such as love songs, lullabies, legend
chants, and courtship.
Musical Instruments of Mindanao
 Kulintang

Came from Maguindanao, which composed of a row of small

horizontally-laid brass gongs that functions as melody.
 Gandingan

A set of four large hanging gongs which is played as

part of the Kulintang-Ensemble
 Agung

A set of two large hanging gongs (thicker than

gandingan) which is played as part of the Kulintang-
Ensemble
 Suling

Also called the ring flute, is the smallest bamboo

flute in Maguindanao.
 Palendag

A lip valley flute that is very common in Maguindanao

 Kagul

Is a Maguindanao bamboo scraper/slit drum

 Kutyapi

A two-stringed musical instrument with very

elaborate design.
 Dabakan

A drum that looks like a goblet

 Jew Harp

Considered one of the oldest musical instruments

existed.It consists of flexible metal or bamboo tongue
or reed attached to a frame