Who is Jose Maceda?
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The question is asking about the identity and contributions of Jose Maceda, a significant figure in Filipino music, focusing on his background, education, and musical style.
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José Maceda was a Filipino ethnomusicologist and composer, National Artist for Music.
José Maceda was a Filipino ethnomusicologist and composer born on January 31, 1917, and died on May 5, 2004. He was known for his work in documenting and studying indigenous music in the Philippines, and he was named a National Artist for Music in 1998.
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José Maceda was a Filipino ethnomusicologist and composer born on January 31, 1917, and died on May 5, 2004. He was known for his work in documenting and studying indigenous music in the Philippines, and he was named a National Artist for Music in 1998.
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Maceda's work involved both composition and ethnomusicological research, focusing on the traditional music of the Philippines. His compositions often blended Western musical ideas with traditional Filipino sounds.
Sources
- José Maceda - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Order of National Artists: Jose Maceda - ncca.gov.ph
- Jose Maceda Collection | Silk Roads Programme - UNESCO - en.unesco.org
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