Naga 'Yon Updates

The Naga ‘yon Spirit Captured in Songs

Three songs tell of the driving spirit behind the city's new tourism brand. Songs that come from the vibrant sector of musicians and artists in Naga City, these musical compositions debuted during the Naga 'yon! brand launch on June 18, 2024, coinciding with the 76th Charter Anniversary of Naga City.

Halina sa Naga

Written, produced, and performed by Karl Ramirez and Elian Ramirez, 2024

Dive into the soulful rhythms of “Halina sa Naga” by Karl Ramirez.

Discover the heart and soul of Naga City through its people, culture, and faith in this music. Halina sa Naga is a captivating song that invites you to fall in love with Naga, a place where you can truly breathe and deeply connect with your roots.

Karl Ramirez is a composer and music producer. He is a member and music director of the band Pordalab and coordinator of Musika Publiko, an organization of socially relevant songwriters and musicians. He has written socially relevant songs, advocacy jingles and music for commercials  for radio, television and film. Karl wrote, produced and performed Halina sa Naga with his son, Eian, who had just recently graduated at Ateneo de Naga Junior High School.

Istaran

by Aya

Naga 'yon

Experience the heartwarming melodies of “Naga ‘Yon” by Yvan Mousart Zapanta.

Whether you’ve moved away or are looking to visit Naga again, Naga’ Yon is a song that serves as a warm reminder that Naga City is and will always be your home.

It’s a piece of music that will arouse nostalgia and feelings of the joy about the simple life in the province and the beauty of reconnecting with the place that holds your heart because it is your home.

Yvan Mousart Zapanta is a song writer, music producer, guitarist, arranger, musical director and pianist. He is a versatile musician who embarked on his musical journey at a young age, mastering piano and guitar. With a talent for playing multiple instruments, he seamlessly navigates through different genres and is now delving into songwriting, exploring diverse styles. His song Naga ‘Yon was able to convey the message of Naga City’s new tourism brand, inviting everyone to experience the warmth, joy, beauty and simplicity of life in the province.

Watch the music video for Naga’Yon by Yvan Mousart Zapanta. This song really makes you want to come back to Naga.

These videos are available on Naga ‘Yon’s Official Media Channel.

Stories and Lyrics

Dateline Ibalon has the story on how the songs were produced, information on the artist-composer/producers as well as the lyrics to the songs. Check the page out!

Last updated on July 17th, 2024 at 08:14 am