KANTArriba Letran goes U-POP

ABUCAY, Bataan – KANTArriba, the song and video festival of Arriba Campus Radio 87.9 FM of Letran Bataan, has been an avenue for students to come up with original songs and videos.

This year’s theme is U-POP, which aims to reflect and appeal to the sensibilities of students, whether it be love, life, or musings on the experiences in campus. Indeed, this festival is a one-of-a-kind event that is sure to be Bataan’s pride.

“When you look up what a college radio should do, it should aim to promote local talents.” Gabriel Guevarra, director of the school’s Office of Alumni and Public Affairs said. “And what better way to do this than coming up with this multi-media event which highlights songwriting, singing, and music video production.”

The songs are performed and produced by homegrown talents such as spoken word personality Maimai Cantillano; artists who joined competitions in national TV such as Daniel Ombao, Mikaela Puzon, and Maevel Tanchiatco; among others.

There are 10 songs this year: PAPER PLANE Songwriters: Joaquin Magtanong & Carlo Lasmarias Interpreted by: Lyme Vichuaco Directed by: Vincent Vigo TULDOK Songwriter: Christian Joseph Signio Interpreted by: Clyde Jaramillo Directed by: CJ Signio THANKS FOR NOTHING Songwriter: Raven Ochoa, Mae Villaruel & Francis Mascardo Interpreted by: Mikaela Puzon Directed by: Raven Ochoa EVERYTHING Songwriter: Charles Mallari Interpreted by: King Gatdula Directed by: Charles Mallari GANITO NA LANG Songwriter: Maurice Macatangay Interpreted by: Jeanne Gabaya Directed by: Gian Rabago PERFECT NIGHT Songwriter: Alex Luartes Interpreted by: Gab Bantay Directed by: Alex Luartes STRANGERS Songwriters: Loi Balbaloza, Aaron Reyes & Dominique Ramos Interpreted by: Artvyn Carreon / Maevel Tanchiatco Directed by: Loi Balbaloza MALAYA KA NA Songwriter: Jersey Trinidad Interpreted by: Maimai Cantillano Directed by: Patricia Anne Luna AMAZING Songwriter: Daniel Joshua Magpoc Interpreted by: Daniel Ombao Directed by: Geneva Malit

The music videos are directed and produced mostly by Communication students, with fashion direction of Coquette Fashion House, a styling team based in Bataan. The awards night and live performances of the songs will be on November 25, 2016 at the Plaza Mayor de Balanga.

Guevarra also produced the album which is now available for download and streaming in Spotify and iTunes. He said that some instruments were performed by students and local artists. The videos will be released today at 7PM in Arriba Campus Radio’s FB page