Heber Bartolome | Rest In Peace | Banyuhay in Toronto | Almusal

Heber Bartolome - Banyuhay in Toronto - Almusal; Heber Gonzalez Bartolome (born November 4, 1948) is a Filipino folk and rock singer, songwriter, composer, poet, guitarist, bandurria player, bluesman, and painter. His music was influenced by the "stylistic tradition" of Philippine folk and religious melodies. He was the founder of Banyuhay, a "protest band" that carried the trademark sound of the kubing, a native musical instrument in the Philippines. His compositions were described as a "unique synthesis of rock and blues, and Philippine ethnic rhythms". Bartolome's song "Nena" became a hit in 1977. His song "Tayo'y Mga Pinoy" ("We're Filipinos") was a finalist during the 1978 first Metro Manila Popular Music Festival. Combining the stylistic tradition of Philippine folk and religious melodies, he founded Banyuhay, a “protest band” he shared with brothers Jesse and Levi Bartolome.