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Manila sound

Manila sound is a music genre that emerged in Philippines in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of pop rock. Its influences include disco, funk and soft rock. Explore key artists and related styles.

About Manila sound

Manila sound is a music genre that emerged in Philippines in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of pop rock. Its influences include disco, funk and soft rock.

From Wikipedia

Manila sound (Filipino: Tunog ng Maynila) is a music genre in the Philippines that began in the mid-1970s in Metro Manila. The genre flourished and peaked in the mid to late-1970s during the Philippine martial law era and has influenced most of the modern genres in the country by being the forerunner to OPM.

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What is Manila sound?

Manila sound is a music genre that emerged in Philippines in the 1970s. It is usually classed as a form of pop rock. Its influences include disco, funk and soft rock.

Where and when did Manila sound originate?

Manila sound originated in Philippines in the 1970s.

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