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Lyrics and Chords: Desap, Elian, Sobra-Sobra & Makibaka
September 9, 2011
We've just posted the lyrics and chords for the following songs. Check 'em out!DesapElianSobra-SobraMakibakaStay tuned for the full lyrics and chords of the other songs soon too! Thanks for listening and supporting the songs! (read more)
Lyrics and Chords: Desap, Elian, Sobra-Sobra & Makibaka
September 9, 2011
We've just posted the lyrics and chords for the following songs. Check 'em out!DesapElianSobra-SobraMakibakaStay tuned for the full lyrics and chords of the other songs soon too! Thanks for listening and supporting the songs! (read more)
Free
September 8, 2011
Free is a song in support of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and Software Freedom Day 2011. Support it by buying at Band Camp. Thanks! (read more)
Free
September 8, 2011
Free is a song in support of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and Software Freedom Day 2011. Support it by buying at Band Camp. Thanks! (read more)
Tumugon sa Hamon
September 3, 2011
Tumugon sa Hamon calls out to everyone to look at the plight of the country's workers - their stories, grief, hopes and dreams, and join them as they collectively struggle for meaningful wage, basic labor rights that includes better working conditions and the right to organize. The song was written for the Church People and Workers' Solidarity, a conference that aims to strengthen cooperation and… (read more)
Tumugon sa Hamon
September 3, 2011
Tumugon sa Hamon calls out to everyone to look at the plight of the country's workers - their stories, grief, hopes and dreams, and join them as they collectively struggle for meaningful wage, basic labor rights that includes better working conditions and the right to organize. The song was written for the Church People and Workers' Solidarity, a conference that aims to strengthen cooperation and… (read more)
Makibaka CD now available at IBON Bookshop
August 14, 2011
Grab your copy of the Makibaka CD at the IBON Bookshop, 114 TIMOG AVE! (read more)
Makibaka CD now available at IBON Bookshop
August 14, 2011
Grab your copy of the Makibaka CD at the IBON Bookshop, 114 TIMOG AVE! (read more)
Order your copy of Makibaka CD edition now!
August 3, 2011
Dali order na! Place your orders via Facebook or Google Plus. Cover art by Jay Jamoralin. Maraming salamat sa lahat! At yang pasasalamat na yan ay nakasulat dito haha! (read more)
Order your copy of Makibaka CD edition now!
August 3, 2011
Dali order na! Place your orders via Facebook or Google Plus. Cover art by Jay Jamoralin. Maraming salamat sa lahat! At yang pasasalamat na yan ay nakasulat dito haha! (read more)
Dahil (Written by Ericson Acosta)
June 24, 2011
Dahil is a song written by people's artist and political detainee Ericson Acosta in 2000. This 2011 version was arranged and performed by Karl Ramirez. Free Ericson Acosta! Free all political prisoners! (read more)
Dahil (Written by Ericson Acosta)
June 24, 2011
Dahil is a song written by people's artist and political detainee Ericson Acosta in 2000. This 2011 version was arranged and performed by Karl Ramirez. Free Ericson Acosta! Free all political prisoners! (read more)
Karl Ramirez, Tony Palis and Plagpul at Barikada 2011
June 15, 2011
Four songs - Nagmamahal, Desap, Sabi-Sabi, and Makibaka performed by Plagpul and Karl Ramirez in a rare collaboration with maestro Tony Palis on lead. Held at Route 196 last May 30, 2011 during the Barikada fund raising gig. (read more)
Karl Ramirez, Tony Palis and Plagpul at Barikada 2011
June 15, 2011
Four songs - Nagmamahal, Desap, Sabi-Sabi, and Makibaka performed by Plagpul and Karl Ramirez in a rare collaboration with maestro Tony Palis on lead. Held at Route 196 last May 30, 2011 during the Barikada fund raising gig. (read more)
Song of the League
June 13, 2011
Song of the League is written by Danny Fabella and sung originally by the People's Chorale. This one's a rock electronica rendition arranged and performed by Karl Ramirez. The song is the official hymn of the International League of Peoples' Struggle (ILPS). You can learn more about the ILPS by browsing www.ilps.info. (read more)
Song of the League
June 13, 2011
Song of the League is written by Danny Fabella and sung originally by the People's Chorale. This one's a rock electronica rendition arranged and performed by Karl Ramirez. The song is the official hymn of the International League of Peoples' Struggle (ILPS). You can learn more about the ILPS by browsing www.ilps.info. (read more)
May 30 COURAGE 25th Anniversary and BARIKADA
May 28, 2011
On May 30, see you at BARIKADA 6 PM onwards at Route 196, Katipunan extension. Karl Ramirez will be performing with Plagpul and maestro Tony Palis.But before that, Karl & Tony will be performing at COURAGE's 25th Anniversary celebration at the Quezon City Performing Arts Theater at the Amoranto Sports Complex. See you! (read more)
May 30 COURAGE 25th Anniversary and BARIKADA
May 28, 2011
On May 30, see you at BARIKADA 6 PM onwards at Route 196, Katipunan extension. Karl Ramirez will be performing with Plagpul and maestro Tony Palis.But before that, Karl & Tony will be performing at COURAGE's 25th Anniversary celebration at the Quezon City Performing Arts Theater at the Amoranto Sports Complex. See you! (read more)
Plagpul & Karl Ramirez at the 1st El Pasubat Festival 2011
May 2, 2011
Karl Ramirez and the band Plagpul with Pol Torrente on bass/vocals, Leo Isais on drums and Jay Jamoralin on guitar/vocals, performed an hour long set of makabayang rakenrol & electronica at the concert evening of the first ever El Pasubat Festival in the heritage town of Taal, Batangas last April 29, 2011. They performed 8 originals, opening with Nagmamahal and concluding the entire set with Makibaka.Thanks… (read more)
Plagpul & Karl Ramirez at the 1st El Pasubat Festival 2011
May 2, 2011
Karl Ramirez and the band Plagpul with Pol Torrente on bass/vocals, Leo Isais on drums and Jay Jamoralin on guitar/vocals, performed an hour long set of makabayang rakenrol & electronica at the concert evening of the first ever El Pasubat Festival in the heritage town of Taal, Batangas last April 29, 2011. They performed 8 originals, opening with Nagmamahal and concluding the entire set with Makibaka.Thanks… (read more)
Karl Ramirez & Plagpul on April 29 at the El Pasubat Festival, Taal, Batangas
April 27, 2011
This Friday, April 29, Karl Ramirez along with Pol Torrente, Jay Jamoralin and Leo Isais of the band Plagpul will be performing in the first ever El Pasubat Festival in Taal, Batangas. The festival was organized to commemorate the 439th anniversary foundation of the town of Taal. They will be performing quite a handful of makabayan rock & electronika, so people of Taal, Batangas do watch this unique… (read more)
Karl Ramirez & Plagpul on April 29 at the El Pasubat Festival, Taal, Batangas
April 27, 2011
This Friday, April 29, Karl Ramirez along with Pol Torrente, Jay Jamoralin and Leo Isais of the band Plagpul will be performing in the first ever El Pasubat Festival in Taal, Batangas. The festival was organized to commemorate the 439th anniversary foundation of the town of Taal. They will be performing quite a handful of makabayan rock & electronika, so people of Taal, Batangas do watch this unique… (read more)
Support Panata sa Bayan at Click Music Philippines
April 13, 2011
Great news! Song Panata sa Bayan is now signed up at Click Music Philippines, a KBP partner music promotion company. Please support the song (and the artist too) by loading up through Load Central and download the song for P25. Click here to learn more about the download details. Suportahan ang orihinal, pinoy at makabayang musika!Panata sa Bayan (2011) A commitment for change that the country needs… (read more)
Support Panata sa Bayan at Click Music Philippines
April 13, 2011
Great news! Song Panata sa Bayan is now signed up at Click Music Philippines, a KBP partner music promotion company. Please support the song (and the artist too) by loading up through Load Central and download the song for P25. Click here to learn more about the download details. Suportahan ang orihinal, pinoy at makabayang musika!Panata sa Bayan (2011) A commitment for change that the country needs… (read more)
Makabayan, Palaban (2011)
April 6, 2011
Makabayan, Palaban was originally recorded in 2010 as a campaign song for Satur Ocampo's bid for Senate in the last May 2010 elections. This is a new version of the same song. A fitting tribute to an erstwhile patriot and defender of human rights and press freedom. Written, arranged and performed by Karl Ramirez. (read more)
Makabayan, Palaban (2011)
April 6, 2011
Makabayan, Palaban was originally recorded in 2010 as a campaign song for Satur Ocampo's bid for Senate in the last May 2010 elections. This is a new version of the same song. A fitting tribute to an erstwhile patriot and defender of human rights and press freedom. Written, arranged and performed by Karl Ramirez. (read more)
Sobra Sobra (featuring Yen of KARATULA)
April 4, 2011
Sobra Sobra is a song written by Yen and the Kabataang Artista para sa Tunay na Kalayaan (KARATULA). Arranged and performed by Karl Ramirez in collaboration with Yen. (read more)
Sobra Sobra (featuring Yen of KARATULA)
April 4, 2011
Sobra Sobra is a song written by Yen and the Kabataang Artista para sa Tunay na Kalayaan (KARATULA). Arranged and performed by Karl Ramirez in collaboration with Yen.Sobra SobraWritten by Yen, KaratulaE7 G A7 (4x)  E7           A7                   E7Balitang balita / sa TV at sa radioA7                                       E7Tumaas na naman / ang presyo ng petrolyo … (read more)
Elian
March 25, 2011
Elian is a lullaby. You can listen and download the song from the Reverb Nation widget above but if you do want to support the music and this makabayang OPM artist, then please click on the "buy" link in the player below. Or you can just simply go here.<p><p><p><p><a… (read more)
Elian
March 25, 2011
Elian is a lullaby written, arranged and performed by Karl Ramirez. Check out www.facebook.com/karlramirezmusic the new multimedia powered Facebook page by the way. (read more)
Makibaka with Roselle Pineda and Plagpul at Skarlet's Jazz Kitchen
March 24, 2011
Karl Ramirez performing Makibaka with Roselle Pineda and Plagpul last March 18 at the Skarlet's Jazz Kitchen. He also performed electronika for the Los Indios Bravos that evening. (read more)
Makibaka with Roselle Pineda and Plagpul at Skarlet's Jazz Kitchen
March 24, 2011
Karl Ramirez performing Makibaka with Roselle Pineda and Plagpul last March 18 at the Skarlet's Jazz Kitchen. He also performed electronika for the Los Indios Bravos that evening. (read more)
Mananatili Ka: An ode to labor leader Crispin "Ka Bel" Beltran
March 4, 2011
Mananatili Ka is the original sound track of Mayday's documentary film about the life of labor leader Crispin "Ka Bel" Beltran. The song was written by Empiel Palma, arranged and performed by Karl Ramirez for Mayday Productions."Ka Bel" will be shown at Cine Adarna (Main Theater), Film Institute, University of the Philippines, Diliman on March 14, 2011. Screening at 7PM. The documentary is a production… (read more)
Mananatili Ka: An ode to labor leader Crispin "Ka Bel" Beltran
March 4, 2011
Mananatili Ka is the original sound track of Mayday's documentary film about the life of labor leader Crispin "Ka Bel" Beltran. The song was written by Empiel Palma, arranged and performed by Karl Ramirez."Ka Bel" will be shown at Cine Adarna (Main Theater), Film Institute, University of the Philippines, Diliman on March 14, 2011. Screening at 5:30 PM and 7 PM. The documentary is a production of the… (read more)
Makibaka Reprise: Fusing elektronika and acoustic for Higante't Tutubi OST
March 1, 2011
This electronika-acoustic remake of Makibaka was performed and arranged for Higante't Tutubi, a short animated feature about the Philippine environment produced by the Center for Environmental Concerns - Philippines. Animation by Audrey Ang and Karlene Co, with story written by Lisa Ito and Mykel Andrada. (read more)
Makibaka Reprise: Fusing elektronika and acoustic for Higante't Tutubi OST
March 1, 2011
This electronika-acoustic remake of Makibaka was performed and arranged for Higante't Tutubi, a short animated feature about the Philippine environment produced by the Center for Environmental Concerns - Philippines. Animation by Audrey Ang and Karlene Co, with story written by Lisa Ito and Mykel Andrada. (read more)
Makibaka performed at the Jose Maria Sison book launch
February 24, 2011
Together with protest musicians Tony Palis on lead and Pol Torrente on bass, Karl Ramirez performed songs Desap and Makibaka at Aklat ng Bayan's launch of book "Jose Maria Sison: A Celebration" at the UP Balay Kalinaw last February 22, 2010. Photos and video by Arkibong Bayan. (read more)
Makibaka performed at the Jose Maria Sison book launch
February 24, 2011
Together with protest musicians Tony Palis on lead and Pol Torrente on bass, Karl Ramirez performed songs Desap and Makibaka at Aklat ng Bayan's launch of book "Jose Maria Sison: A Celebration" at the UP Balay Kalinaw last February 22, 2010. Photos and video by Arkibong Bayan. (read more)
Live at the UP FAIR 2011
February 20, 2011
Karl Ramirez performing songs Desap and Makibaka with Pol Torrente, Jay Jamoralin, Leo Isais of Plagpul and Peter Panelo, Jimmy Melendrez of Sinangag. Thanks Loujaye and Marion for the videos! (read more)
Live at the UP FAIR 2011
February 20, 2011
Karl Ramirez performing songs Desap and Makibaka with Pol Torrente, Jay Jamoralin, Leo Isais of Plagpul and Peter Panelo, Jimmy Melendrez of Sinangag. Thanks Loujaye and Marion for the videos! (read more)
Makibaka performed in rock elektronika at Skarlet's Jazz Kitchen
February 16, 2011
Karl Ramirez performing the song Makibaka in protest rock and elektronika fusion with Plagpul in UP Asterisk's BASTA! at the Skarlet's Jazz Kitchen last February 11, 2011. (read more)
Makibaka performed in rock elektronika at Skarlet's Jazz Kitchen
February 16, 2011
Karl Ramirez performing the song Makibaka in protest rock and elektronika fusion with Plagpul in UP Asterisk's BASTA! at the Skarlet's Jazz Kitchen last February 11, 2011. (read more)
February 16, 2011
Check out the rest here. Photos by Peter Panelo. (read more)
February 16, 2011
Check out the rest here. Photos by Peter Panelo. (read more)
See you this Friday, February 18 at UP Fair 2011!
February 15, 2011
I will be performing in collaboration with band members of Plagpul and Sinangag in Upsurge: Rocking the System, the Friday night (February 18) UP Fair! Check out the poster for ticket inquiries. See you there! (read more)
See you this Friday, February 18 at UP Fair 2011!
February 15, 2011
I will be performing in collaboration with band members of Plagpul and Sinangag in Upsurge: Rocking the System, the Friday night (February 18) UP Fair! Check out the poster for ticket inquiries. See you there! (read more)
Feb 11, 2010 6 PM at Skarlet's Jazz Kitchen, Timog, Quezon City
February 6, 2011
Karl Ramirez will be having a collaborative electronica performance of songs from the Makibaka album with members of the band Plagpul in UP Asterisk's Basta! February 11, 6 PM at Skarlet's Jazz Kitchen 43-B Scout Ybardolaza cor. Timog Avenue, Quezon City. See you there! (read more)
Feb 11, 2010 6 PM at Skarlet's Jazz Kitchen, Timog, Quezon City
February 6, 2011
Karl Ramirez will be having a collaborative electronica performance of songs from the Makibaka album with members of the band Plagpul in UP Asterisk's Basta! February 11, 6 PM at Skarlet's Jazz Kitchen 43-B Scout Ybardolaza cor. Timog Avenue, Quezon City. See you there! (read more)
February 5, 2011
Makibaka landed in #33 today February 6 at the Reverb Nation charts for the rock genre in the Philippines. Please support the song and help it land in #1. All you have to do is PLAY or DOWNLOAD the song here http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_6868090 and SHARE it via Facebook, Twitter, or even email using the embedded tools in the site. Support patriotic and progressive OPM! (read more)
February 5, 2011
Makibaka landed in #33 today February 6 at the Reverb Nation charts for the rock genre in the Philippines. Please support the song and help it land in #1. All you have to do is PLAY or DOWNLOAD the song here http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_6868090 and SHARE it via Facebook, Twitter, or even email using the embedded tools in the site. Support patriotic and progressive OPM! (read more)
January 31, 2011
Support Karl Ramirez' songs at ReverbNation. Use the widget above! Share and embed it on your blog or website. Thanks! (read more)
"Desap" launched at campaign vs impunity
January 27, 2011
Desap a song written by Karl Ramirez was launched at the National Union of People's Lawyers anti-impunity campaign event. Pol Torrente of Plagpul played bass in this electronica performance of Desap and Makibaka. A 30-sec excerpt of "Desap" is the official radio plug of the anti-impunity campaign. Thanks to Marion and Loujaye for the videos! (read more)
Makibaka the album on Libre.fm
January 16, 2011
Makibaka the album and the song Desap are searchable in libre.fm, an open source and creative commons music sharing library. Check it out! (read more)
Makibaka on YouTube
January 5, 2011
We now have a playlist on YouTube! Check it out the embedded one below or click here for the playlist page.Embed the player to your site too! (read more)
Panata sa Bayan
January 1, 2011
A new year, a stronger commitment for change the country needs and the struggle we believe in. Panata sa Bayan is a a new song written, arranged, and performed by Karl Ramirez. (read more)
Performing at Human Rights Week
December 8, 2010
Karl Ramirez performed the new song Desap and Dreamworker's Balang Araw at the Karapatan and Bayan Muna Partylist sponsored human rights exhibit and cultural program held at the House of Representatives. Activity reminds people of the human rights violations perpetrated by Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's brutal Oplan Bantay Laya, which sadly is being continued by the Aquino administration. Karapatan calls… (read more)
Makibaka performed at SLAPP Us Not
December 7, 2010
Karl Ramirez performed "Makibaka" at Kalikasan and Center for Environmental Concerns' SLAPP Us Not - A night of art and music in defense of the environment and human rights held at UP Diliman last Dec 7, 2010. Video shot by Marjorie Pamintuan of Agham-Youth. (read more)
Desap
December 1, 2010
Desap is a new single dedicated to the desaparecido, their family and friends, and the quest for justice. Written, arranged and performed by Karl Ramirez. Para sa desaparecido. Para kay Karen Empeño, Sherlyn Cadapan, Leopoldo Ancheta, Rogelio at Gabriel Calubad, Gloria Soco, Jonas Joseph Burgos, Prudencio Calubid, Abner Hizarsa, Alex Beloy, Celina Palma, Cesar Batralo, Danilo Macapagal, Domingo Delas… (read more)
Makibaka performed with Plagpul
November 29, 2010
Karl Ramirez performing Makibaka at "Alkansya para kay Alex" in an instant full band jam session with Plagpul's Pol Torrente on bass and Leo Isais on lead and Sinangag's Peter on drums. Video footage by Loujaye Sonido. The fund raising activity for the publishing of Alex Remollino's book was held at the Conspiracy Bar at Visayas Avenue, Quezon City. (read more)
Songs that liberate are always timely
November 13, 2010
Bulatlat.com wrote a feature about the Makibaka album. Check it out! Makibaka: Music Inspired by the Struggle for Change (Ayi Muallam, Bulatlat.com)"Fast-forward to 2010 and now comes a new breed of people’s musicians featured in Makibaka (Struggle), a seven-track compilation album consisting of songs for and about the struggle for meaningful change ...The album stayed true to its tagline Rakenrol… (read more)
Performing at the solidarity calling for the release of the 43
November 12, 2010
Tony Palis and Karl Ramirez performed at the cathedral hall of the Episcopal Church in E. Rodriguez Avenue during the November 12 solidarity and cultural activity in support of the campaign to the free the 43 health workers. They sang Tony Palis' new composition "Manggagamot ng Bayan" dedicated to the Morong 43 and all patriotic health workers in the country and Karl Ramirez' Makibaka.Listen, download… (read more)
Makibaka downloadable via Torrent
November 9, 2010
If you are using a peer-to-peer download client such as BitTorrent or uTorrent, Makibaka the album can now be downloaded via torrent. Courtesy of Jamendo.com.For more info about the songs go here. Join the Facebook page for updates. (read more)
Makibaka at Jamendo's Creative Commons music library
November 8, 2010
And because we believe and struggle for a free and just society, Makibaka can now be streamed from Jamendo, an "open" Creative Commons (CC) music library. Jamendo is a community of free, legal and unlimited music published under Creative Commons licenses. Under this license, musician and songwriter rights are protected while their songs are free to listen to. Add us up on Jamendo! Karl Ramirez' Jamendo… (read more)
Makibaka's Facebook page now uses RootMusic's BandPages
November 6, 2010
Makibaka album's official Facebook page at www.facebook.com/makibaka is now spiced with RootMusic's BandPages feature. Check it out! (read more)
Makibaka is officially at Last.fm's music catalog
November 5, 2010
Makibaka album can now be searched at Last.fm's music catalog. Check it out! (read more)
Makibaka
November 3, 2010
Makibaka is a song for and about the people’s struggle for genuine change. Written, arranged, and performed by Karl Ramirez with lead guitar parts performed by Tony Palis and supporting vocals performed by Walkie Miraña. (read more)
Balang Araw
November 3, 2010
Written by Dreamworker Too, arranged and performed by Karl Ramirez. Balang Araw talks about how simple yet challenging are the dreams and aspirations of the people. (read more)
Tagapagtanggol ng Bayan
November 3, 2010
Tagapagtanggol ng Bayan is a song for those in the law profession who dedicate their practice and risk their lives in defense of the poor and oppressed and in pursuit of basic social change. Written, arranged, and performed by Karl Ramirez. (read more)
Oyayi
November 3, 2010
Oyayi is a lullaby for all the heroes of the decades long struggle against oppression and exploitation. A song dedicated to strengthening the commitment for social change. Written by Leoncio Bagani, music by Dreamworker Too , arranged and performed by Karl Ramirez. (read more)
Convergence
November 3, 2010
Written, arranged and performed by Karl Ramirez. This song won the grand title in Net-25's Rock the Beat song writing competition and is now the official program theme of Net-25's Convergence, the longest running Information Technology show in the Philippines. Convergence airs every Sunday 8 PM at Net-25. The song calls out to this tech-savvy generation to use technology to bring forth a better future… (read more)
Alagaan ang Kalikasan
November 3, 2010
Written, arranged and performed by Karl Ramirez. Alagaan ang Kalikasan is a song about caring for the environment and the radio theme of Citizens' Disaster Response Center's segment in Radyo Veritas every Friday 7:30 AM. (read more)
Kapit-Bisig sa Pagbabago
November 3, 2010
Written by Dreamworker Too, arranged by Karl Ramirez, and performed by Walkie Miraña, Karl Ramirez, Dreamworker Too, and Batangthomas Tay. Kapit-Bisig sa Pagbabago is the official theme of the electoral reforms campaign of Pagbabago: People's Movement for Change. (read more)
Makibaka at Soundclick.com
November 3, 2010
If you have a Soundclick.com help us broaden our listenership by adding the songs to your music library and promoting them. Makibaka's tracks are also at Soundclick.com. Help us broaden our listernership at Soundclick. You can also add Karl Ramirez' Soundclick.com artist profile. Signing up for an account is free. If you want to embed the above Soundclick player to your site, use the html code below.… (read more)
Makibaka at Grooveshark
November 3, 2010
We are also at Grooveshark.com! You can listen to Makibaka at Grooveshark and add it to your library if you do have an account. Signing up at Grooveshark is free.Promote Karl Ramirez' Grooveshark and ArtistData profiles too! (read more)
Makibaka at Last.fm
November 3, 2010
You can alternately listen to the Makibaka album at Last.fm. Help us widen our Last.fm listernership by following us and promoting our Last.fm album site.You can also add and promote Karl Ramirez' Last.fm artist profile. Download the Last.fm application and add the Makibaka album to your listening library. (read more)
Makibaka at Soundcloud.com
November 3, 2010
You can help us increase our listenership on Soundcloud.com by following us at the site. You can also use the following html code to embed the whole album on your site.    Makibaka (Struggle) by Karl RamirezIf you are using Wordpress, try this one instead:[soundcloud url="http://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/334367" params="show_comments=true&auto_play=false&show_playcount=true&show_artwork=true&color=000000"… (read more)
Makibaka album out now!
November 2, 2010
Play Now!Makibaka! Rakenrol Tungong Pagbabago is now officially available for download here at the official site www.makibakathealbum.com. The collection is a 7-track rock 'n roll album for and about the struggle for meaningful change. The songs are free to listen to, download, and distribute for non-commercial purpose.Written by Dreamworker Too, Karl Ramirez, & Leoncio Bagani. Arranged & performed… (read more)
Bustillos and Mendiola
October 17, 2010
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"Makibaka" performed for the first time in Mendiola
October 17, 2010
A hundred days of PNoy and nothing has essentially changed. Karl Ramirez and Tony Palis performing Makibaka for the first time in Mendiola. (read more)
"Makibaka" performed at Bustillos
October 17, 2010
Even after the police dispersed the peaceful vigil of farmers at Mendiola bridge, "Rakenrol para sa bayan" pushed through. Moving a couple of blocks from Mendiola, the cultural event in support of the struggle for justice and genuine agrarian reform pushed through in Bustillos. Makibaka was performed by Karl Ramirez, Roselle Pineda, Tony Palis, Pol Torrentos, and Loujaye Sonido. Other performers at… (read more)
Rehearsal of "Balang Araw" for a protest concert in Mendiola
October 17, 2010
Rehearsing "Balang Araw" for a performance at a protest concert in Mendiola. The group was composed of Karl Ramirez and Roselle Pineda on vocals, Tony Palis on lead guitar, Pol Torrente on bass, and Loujaye Sonido on electronica. (read more)
Rhythm and Rhymes
September 30, 2010
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"Balang Araw" performed at Rhythm and Rhymes
September 30, 2010
Dreamworker Too's Balang Araw performed by Karl Ramirez at Rhythm and Rhymes for the Environment, Sept 30, 2010 at the Vinzons' Hall Lobby, University of the Philippines, Diliman. (read more)
"Makibaka" performed at Rhythm and Rhymes
September 30, 2010
Karl Ramirez jamming Makibaka for the first time with Roselle Pineda of the Concerned Artists of the Philippines at Rhythm and Rhymes for the Environment, Sept 30, 2010 at the Vinzons' Hall Lobby, University of the Philippines, Diliman. (read more)
"Balang Araw" performed at Abierto's at Esquinita
September 29, 2010
Dreamworker Too's Balang Araw performed by Karl Ramirez at a gig in Abierto's at Esquinita, Timog, Quezon City last September 16, 2010. (read more)
Follow us on facebook.com/makibaka
September 26, 2010
For updates you can follow us on facebook.com/makibaka. Stay tuned! (read more)
Makibaka: Songs for and about the Filipino's struggle for meaningful change
September 24, 2010
Makibaka! (Struggle) is a rock 'n roll album for and about the people's struggle for change. A collection of songs promoting social awareness that are free to listen to, download, and distribute for non-commercial purpose. The songs in the collection are written by Dreamworker Too, Karl Ramirez, and Leoncio Bagani. Arranged and performed by Karl Ramirez in collaboration with people's artists Tony… (read more)