Florante Aguilar

Florante Aguilar is a guitarist, composer, and cultural advocate dedicated to the preservation and revival of traditional Filipino music. Through performances, recordings, and storytelling, this channel explores the rich musical heritage of the Philippines.

Aguilar is one of the leading figures in the modern revival of harana, the traditional Filipino serenade used in courtship. His arrangements and compositions balance respect for tradition with contemporary expression.

His works draw from deep Philippine musical traditions and include compositions for guitar, octavina, violoncello, percussion, as well as song cycles and zarzuela.

Aguilar is also known for his work documenting the harana tradition, including the acclaimed film Harana, which helped bring renewed attention to the art of Filipino serenade.