Composers

NCCA to Honor Filipino Composers at 2025 Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino Celebration

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Intramuros, Philippines — The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) will honor outstanding contributions to Filipino music during its upcoming event on July 29, 2025. As part of the Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino (LMP) celebration, the NCCA will present awards to the winners of the prestigious biennial Composition Prize at the Tanghalang Leandro V. Locsin, starting at 3 p.m. Established in 2016, the NCCA Composition Prize aims to promote concert hall music that transcends traditional and popular compositions. This year’s competition highlighted an impressive array of entries, with works evaluated by a panel … Read more

Music and Unity Shine at the 2025 SCL Awards, Honoring Top Composers and Lyricists Amidst Community Healing

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Los Angeles, CA — The sixth annual Society of Composers and Lyricists (SCL) Awards recently unfolded at the Skirball Cultural Center, bringing together a vibrant community of music creators for a night of celebration and recognition. Hosted by Colin Hays, the evening was marked by a poignant opening performance of “Lean on Me,” echoing a sense of solidarity amidst the backdrop of the recent devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. The event did not just spotlight achievements but also acknowledged the hardships faced by its members, including composer Starr Parodi, who was presented with a replacement … Read more

AR Rahman’s Lawyer Defends Against Unfounded Speculations Amid Composer’s Divorce from Saira Banu

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Mumbai, India — The news of the separation between renowned composer AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu after 29 years of marriage has left fans and followers reeling. The couple, who were widely regarded as exemplifying marital bliss, have decided to part ways due to significant emotional challenges. According to Vandana Shah, the lawyer handling their divorce, the couple’s decision to separate is mutual and intended to be amicable. Amidst speculations, Shah emphasized that the emotional strain in their marriage led to their decision, dismissing any other rumors as baseless, including those linking Rahman’s … Read more