This song is not in Tagalog, but in Visayan, specifically Cebuano, a distinct language of the Philippines.
VISAYAN SONG LYRICS
Ako kini si Angi,
Ang opisyo ko’y panahi;
Adlaw ug gabii
Kanunay ako nagtahi.
Ang opisyo ko’y panahi;
Adlaw ug gabii
Kanunay ako nagtahi.
Bisan nako’g unsaon,
Wala’y kuwartang matigum,
Kay ang akong pagpanahi
Igo ra’s panginabuhi.
The song focuses on the daily life of Angi (Anggi), who works tirelessly as a seamstress.
The song Ako Kini si Angi is often included in educational materials to teach children about their cultural roots and the importance of traditional occupations.
ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF LYRICS
Angi is my name
Dressmaking is my trade
All day long till evening
My poor hands are always sewing
Dressmaking is my trade
All day long till evening
My poor hands are always sewing
No matter how hard I work
Not a penny can I save
Alas, I can earn only
Just enough for food and rent
Activity 4: Let’s Improvise! Directions: Using another Visayan work song, “Ako Kini Si Angi”, create your accompaniment following the Kodály Rhythm Syllables. This time you will use only eighth d and sixteenth d notes to your Rhythmic notation. Create three (3) different rhythmic/melodic patterns below. (Please see the music sheet and lyrics of the song on the next page)
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