Examples of Folk Songs in Mindanao with Lyrics:
Here are some examples of folk songs from different regions in Mindanao:
1. "Sarung Banggi" (Maranao)
Lyrics:
Sarung banggi, adada ko kapiya
Napapalan ko sa kapiya
Sarung banggi, adada ko kapiya
Napapalan ko sa kapiya
(One night, I was sleeping
And I dreamed of you)
Napapalan ko sa kapiya
Napapalan ko sa kapiya
Napapalan ko sa kapiya
Napapalan ko sa kapiya
(I dreamed of you
I dreamed of you
I dreamed of you
I dreamed of you)
2. "Luy-a" (Tausug)
Lyrics:
Luy-a, luya sa dagat
Naay laing naglakaw
Pagkahuman sa kain
Naglakaw na siya
(Luy-a, luya in the sea
There is another who walked
After eating
He walked away)
3. "Binukid" (Bukidnon)
Lyrics:
Binukid, Binukid, kinasing-king
Sa kinabuhi, sa kalibutan
Maayong kabuhi, maayong kapalaran
Magpasalamat sa Ginoo
(Binukid, Binukid, my heart’s desire
In life, in the world
Good life, good fortune
Thank you Lord)
4. "Sugid sa Dagat" (Sama)
Lyrics:
Sugid sa dagat, sugid sa kinabuhi
Sugid sa gugma, sugid sa kasubo
Sugid sa kagawasan, sugid sa pagka-ulipon
Sugid sa kinabuhi, sugid sa kamatayon
(Story of the sea, story of life
Story of love, story of sorrow
Story of freedom, story of slavery
Story of life, story of death)
5. "Awit sa Pag-ibig" (Higaonon)
Lyrics:
Awit sa pag-ibig, awit sa kasing-kasing
Awit sa kalipay, awit sa kasakit
Awit sa paglaum, awit sa pag-ampo
Awit sa pag-ibig, awit sa kinabuhi
(Song of love, song of the heart
Song of joy, song of pain
Song of hope, song of prayer
Song of love, song of life)
Note: These are just a few examples of folk songs from Mindanao. Each ethnic group in Mindanao has its own unique musical tradition and folk songs.
You can find more information about folk songs in Mindanao by searching online, visiting museums or cultural centers, or talking to elders in your community.
It is important to remember that folk songs are an important part of the cultural heritage of Mindanao. These songs are not just music, but they also reflect the values, beliefs, and history of the people who sing them.