Foremost saxophonist Tots Tolentino performed live, at Behn Cervantes The Roofdeck, last November 12, 2021.  He rendered the most moving of songs, which is almost akin to a Philippine anthem, “Bayan Ko.”  His sound has been described by critics as” passionate and energetic” as well as “articulate and authoritative.”   Tots’ first inspiration was American…

  Pablo “Adi” Baens Santos (1943- November 2021) Leonilo “Neil” O. Doloricon (1957 – July 2021) Both were visual artists who were important figures boldly representing the social realist movement in the Philippines. Both were leading artists of the Erehwon Art Collective and featured in its coffee table book, “Philippine Social Realists,” as well as…

Philippine folk-rock icon Heber Bartolome who started off Erehwon’s Music Legend series, passed away on November 9, 2021.  He was a vibrant inspiration for the Erehwon Arts Council, of which he was a member as head of MUSIKA, a group of various composers, singers, and musicians. National Artist Ryan Cayabyab has been quoted to say…

Erehwon Films latest offering to the public shows the historic confrontation at the Tejeros Convention between Andres Bonifacio and Daniel Tirona, a member of the Magdalo faction loyal to Emilio Aguinaldo. On March 22, 1897, two rival factions of the Katipunan, the Magdiwang and the Magdalo, met in Tejeros, Cavite.  The meeting had clear objectives: …

Erehwon Center for the Arts continues its feature on Filipino Music Legends by highlighting Mike Hanopol, another pioneer of rock music in the Philippines.   He is best remembered for his trademark song, “Laki sa Layaw,” and the bands, Hagibis, and Juan dela Cruz. In this performance, Mike is accompanied by guitarist Neri Moreto. “Laki sa…

Filipino folk and rock legend, songwriter, composer, poet, guitarist, bluesman, and visual artist Heber Bartolome performed at Behn Cervantes The Roofdeck, moving his listeners with his signature song, “Tayo’y Mga Pinoy,” one of his best known socially relevant songs, which was embraced as a protest anthem from the late 1970s to the 1980s. His compositions…

Erehwon bids its fond farewell to National Artist for Literature Bienvenido “Bien” Lumbera, who has left an indelible legacy as a poet, librettist, dramatist, and critic.  Our Center is honored by his guesting at our art events.  Lumbera was proclaimed a National Artist in 2006, with the citation pointing out that “as a poet, he…

A life-size sculpture of Behn Cervantes made by artist Jose Al Giroy welcomes all visitors to Erehwon’s new hangout place for artists, The Roofdeck.  He stands in front of his memorial plaque installed strategically at this entrance.  These are in honor of the late artist and activist Behn Cervantes whose words gave life to what…

Erehwon ventured into its newest undertaking, “films.com,” with its inaugural short film, “Rizal and the Secret of the Light,”. The film, which can be viewed through youtube, copped the Festival Director Award under the Independent Achievement Award category of the International Film Festival Manhattan 2022. The awarding was made in New York City, USA, last…