Rak en Rol: The Influence of Psychedelic Culture in Philippine Music

This article discusses the development of a psychedelic music scene in the Philippines during the 1970s and onwards. Pioneering acts such as the Juan de la Cruz Band, Asin, and Sampaguita emulated the styles and themes of the psychedelic rock genre in Britain and the United States to produce songs t...

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Published inRock music studies Vol. 5; no. 3; pp. 257 - 274
Main Author Gabrillo, James
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Abingdon Routledge 02.09.2018
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
20th century
21st century
Bands
Music
Rock music
Southeast Asian studies
Philippines
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Summary:This article discusses the development of a psychedelic music scene in the Philippines during the 1970s and onwards. Pioneering acts such as the Juan de la Cruz Band, Asin, and Sampaguita emulated the styles and themes of the psychedelic rock genre in Britain and the United States to produce songs that covertly referenced countercultural activities, particularly drug-taking and its effects, with the intention of cultural reorientation and a detachment from the country's political turmoil. Due to its concealed status, this local psychedelic movement was unable to thrive, though it continued to influence music artists during the 1990s and onwards.
ISSN:1940-1159
1940-1167
DOI:10.1080/19401159.2018.1510757