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ANG INYONG LINGKOD
Tagapamansag ng Kulturang Pinoy


H E B E R

Mang-aawit Ng Ating Panahon
Pasimuno ng Makabayang Awiting Pinoy
Pintor, Makata, Manunulat, Komposer
Guro, atbp.


Tungkol kay Heber Bartolome

Lumaki si Heber sa iba't ibang lugar ng katagalugan kung saan man madestino ang kanyang ama. Ipinanganak sa Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija noong ika-9 ng Nobyembre, 1948. Unang nagkaisip sa Calumpit, Bulacan. Grade-One sa Samal, Bataan, Grade-2 sa Banlat, Tandang Sora, Quezon City, Grade-3 sa San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, Grade-4 at Grade-5 sa Norzagaray, Bulacan, Grade-6 sa Papaya, Gen.Tinio, Nueva Ecija. Ang unang dalawang taon ng High School ay sa Philippine Wesleyan University sa Cabanatuan. Natigil ng dalawang taon, ngunit sa halip na umistambay, nagtinda siya ng kendi, sigarilyo, gulaman, dyaryo, komiks, atbp. upang suportahan ang magulang sa pagpapaaral ng nakatatandang kapatid. Tinapos ang High School sa Novaliches.

Dahil sa iba't ibang lugar siya lumaki, mayaman siya sa karanasan. Iba't iba rin ang buhay ng kanyang mga kalaro at kababata--- may magsasaka, mangingisda, manggagawa, relihiyoso, istambay sa kanto, at iba pang nakasalamuha.

Sa sariling pagsisikap, nakatapos ng Bachelor of Fine Arts at M.A. Philippine Literature sa U.P. Naging Professor ng Literatura sa De La Salle University noong 1981 hanggang 1984. Ang balak niyang mag-Ph.D. ay inabala ng pagiging aktibo sa larangan ng paglikha ng makabuluhang awiting Pilipino. Dahil ang kanyang mga awit ay salamin ng kalagayang panlipunan, siya na ngayon ang pinag-aaralan. Ang kanyang mga awit ay ginagamit sa mga doctoral thesis ng mga iskolar ng U.P., Ateneo at ng iba pang mga pamantasan.

Hangga ngayon, patuloy pa rin si Heber sa adhikang mapaunlad ang Kulturang Maka-Pilipino lalo na sa paglikha ng makabuluhan at makatotohanang mga awit. Sabi niya--- "Ang awit ang pinakamabisang tulay tungo sa kaisipan at puso ng tao, lalo na sa mga kabataan. Kayat ito ang tulay na dapat pagtawiran ng mga proyektong pangkabataan tungo sa kaunlaran ng isang lipunan."


ARTIST BIO-DATA (Music-Literature-Visual Arts)

Present Address: 154 Banlat Road, Tandang Sora, Quezon City, Philippines
Telefax: [632] 453-0516 [632] 455-1587
E-mail: heber@csi.com.ph
URL: http://www.geocities.com/Paris/Rue/1724

Born: 2:00 P.M. 9 November 1948, Cabanatuan City, N.E., 15N29, 120E58

Education

1995 July-December
48th Management Course, Certificate of Completion
(Class President among 88 participants)
University of the Philippines Institute of Small-Scale Industries
U.P. Diliman, Quezon City

1995 June-July
Marketing Plan Preparation Course, Certificate of Completion
University of the Philippines Institute of Small-Scale Industries
U.P. Diliman, Quezon City

1973-1975 M.A. Philippine Literature Department of Philippine Studies University of thye Philippines 1967-1973 Bachelor og Fine Arts College of Fine Arts And Architecture University of the Philippines



M U S I C


Recent:


Philippine representative:
40th Congress of CISAC (Confederation Internationale des Societes d'Auteurs et Compositeurs)
UNESCO Bldg., Paris, France. Sep. 1996.

Exhibitor: MIDEM Asia. Exhibition of Music productions. Hongkong. May 1996.


Leadership in Music Industry:

President, FILSCAP (Filipino Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers) 1991
with Ryan Cayabyab as Vice-President.
President, KATHA (Organization of Filipino Composers) 1989-1993
with Vehnee Saturno as his Vice-President and Jim Paredes as Secretary.
Vice-President, OPM (Organisasyon ng Pilipinong Mang-aawit), 1989-1991
President, URI (United Records Industry), marketing organization of small
record companies. 1994-1995.
President, Associate members of PARI (Philippine Association of Record Industry)
President, Akasha Records (musical productiion for CDs and Tapes)
President, Bahaghari Corporation, Bahaghari Music Publishing,
and Tanghalang Bahaghari for visual arts and live musical productions.
Director, CHIME. Chamber of Industry for Music & Entertainment.
The only reprentative from music sector. 1989.



Awards in Music
1993 Catholic Mass Media Awards for Folk Music
1993 Most Outstanding Citizen of Novaliches in the Field of Music & Arts
1993 AWIT Awards for the song "Paaralan"
1993 AWIT Awards Best Composition
1993 AWIT Awards Best Folk-Pop Recording
1993 AWIT Awards Best Folk-Pop Performance
1988 KBP SongFest Finalist
1978 First Metro Manila Song Festival Finalist


Special Notes As Singer-Composer:

Personally invited by then first Lady imelda marcos to appear and perform in Malacanang together with Freddie Aguilar, Rico J. Puno, and Lea Navarro. KBL celebration1978.

Pioneered relevance in contemporary songs reflecting socio-political issues of the times. Heber's songs were the subject of M.A. and Ph.D. theses and dissertation papers by scholars from U.P., Ateneo and other universities.

First Filipino and first from ASEAN Nations to participate in Berlin Song Festival, 1987.

Philippine representative, Tahiti Song Festival. Papeete, Tahiti. 1991.

Recorded at least seven (7) Long Playing Albums (Tayo'y Mga Pinoy, Kalamansi Sa Sugat, Katotohanan Lamang, Kung Walang Pag-ibig, Tatlong Kahig Isang Tuka, Mga Awit ni Heber, and Banyuhay Espesyal)



Musical Director:
Commissioned Works:

Commissioned by Cultural Center of the Philippines to write songs and be the musical director for its production of Brecth's PUNTILA at MATTI. Directed by Fritz Benevich, the only living student of Brecht. Starring Joel Lamangan, CB Garrucho, Angie Ferro, etc. 1987.

Commissioned by Cultural Center of the Philippines to write songs and be the musical director for its production of KORIDO. Directed by Frank Rivera. Starring Rina Reyes. 1988.

Commissioned by Cultural Center of the Philippines to write the contest piece for NMCYA (National Music Competition for Young Artist) . "Buhay-Bahay ng Isang Bata" 1991. Performed by all participants from all over the counry.

Commissioned by Development Bank of the Philippines to write and produce the song "Pagkamasinop" to promote one of its values. 1988

Commissioned by an ad agency to write and produce a commercial jingle for Philippine National Bank. Said jingle won 4 awards for the ad agency. 1991

Commissioned by Yasaki-Torres to write and produce its company song. Performed by Isay Alvarez.

Commissioned by Caltex Philippines to write and produce the song "May Panahon Pa" to promote environmental concern. 1992.


Producer, Script & Direction for Concerts & TV Shows

Tumindig Ka Sariling Atin. Folk Arts Theater. 1987. Featuring Pinoy Rock bands--- Banyuhay, Asin, Maria Cafra, Penpen, Jerks, Labuyo, etc.

Filipino Artist Series. CCP Little Theater. Banyuhay solo concert. 1990.

Mga Awit ni Heber. Cultural Center of the Philippines, performed by Banyuhay, Dulce, Francis M, Rico J. Puno, Joey Ayala, Lolita Carbon, Sampaguita, Coritha, Racel Tuazon, Levi Celerio, Edru Abraham & Kontragapi, Singing Cooks & Waiters, Inang Laya, UP Cherubims, atbp. CCP, September 18 &19, 1992. TV ABC Channel 5

Kalamansi Sa Sugat. ABC 5. Hosted by Prof. Randy David. Featuring the songs of Banyuhay. 1992.

Ang Komposer Na Pango. ABC 5. Hosted by Heber and Rico J. Puno. Discussing the sad plight of Filipino composers within the music industry. 1992

Alay Sa Kalikasan. RPN 9. Hosted by Dulce and Edru Abraham. Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wild Life in cooperation with DENR. Featuring various artists from the entertainment industry including Kuya Germs, etc. 1994.

Sa Pinoy Naman. ABC 5. Featuring the best of Pinoy Music: Banyuhay (Protest), Mike Hanopol (Pinoy Rock), Hotdog (Manila Sound), Francis M (Pinoy Rap), Edru Abraham & Kontragapi (Ethnic). Folk Arts Theater, 1993.

Haranang Bayan. Live Concert produced for TV. Featuring 30 bands including Mike Hanopol, Pepe Smith, Banyuhay, etc. Novaliches Plaza, Quezon City. No playdate yet.

(There are more than a hundred productions since the last 20 years. List only upon request.)


Record Producer: (Chronological)

Awit Sa Mga Magulang. Banyuhay single for POPCOM. 1975.
Oy Utol, Buto't Balat Ka Na'y Natutulog Ka Pa. Mergatroid. DZRJ. 1975
Buhay Pinoy. Banyuhay first single. Dyna Records. 1976.
Tayo'y Mga Pinoy. Banyuhay first album. 1978. Dyna Records. 1978.
Ayoko Na Kay Santa Claus. Single. Blackgold Records. 1979.
Hindi Lang Kungg Pasko. Single. Blackgold Records. 1979.
Kalamansi Sa Sugat. Banyuhay 2nd album. Akasha Records & Alpha Records. 1985
Katotohanan Lamang. Banyuhay 3rd album. Akasha Records. 1988.
Kung Walang Pag-ibig. Banyuhay 4th album. Akasha Records. 1989.
The Very Best of Heber Bartolome, vol.1. Compilation. Vicor Music. 1989.
The Very Best of Heber Bartolome, vol.2. Compilation. Vicor Music. 1989.
Halina. Jess Santiago album. 1990.
Bawal Na Gamot. 4 songs. Horoscope Band. Akasha. 1990.
Amnesia. Luis Garchitorena. solo album. Viva Records. 1991.
Pinoy Bato. Various artist album. Akasha. 1991.
Tatlong Kahig Isang Tuka. Banyuhay 5th album. BMG Records. 1992.
Mga Awit ni Heber. Banyuhay compilation album. BMG Records. 1992.
Hunyango, Atbp. Bersyon. Banyuhay special version album. Akasha.1992.
At Nakalimutan Ang Diyos. Wuds album. Akasha. 1993.
Mga Kwento ni Mang Levi Celerio. Solo album. Akasha. 1994.
Jamming with Mang Levi. Solo album. Akasha. 1994.
Sikat Na Si Pedro. Philippine Violators album. Akasha. 1994.
Maling Sistema. Various artist album. Akasha.1994.
Talamak. The Next solo album. Akasha.1994.
Mga Anak Ng Tupa. Mga Anak ng Tupa. Akasha. 1994.
Sa Silong Ng Mundo. Various artist album. Akasha. 1994.
Biyaheng Ilalim. Various artist album. BMG Records. 1995
Mula Sa Hukay. Various artist album. BMG Records.1995.
Atungal. Various artist album. Akasha. 1995.
Paskong Magastos. Various artist album. Akasha. 1995.
Oplan Kahon. Wuds solo album. Akasha.1995


Performances Abroad:


Berlin Political Song Festival (six concerts in Berlin) 1987.
Concert Tour in Dresden, Potsdam, Leipzig, Halle, Freiberg, and other cities of the German Democratic Republic. 1987.

2 performances in Leuven, Belgium . 1987.

Concert for Filipino Migrant Workers in Brussels, Belgium. 1987.
Concert Tour in EUROPE, 1988
Scandinavia: 2 concerts in Oslo, 1988
12 concerts in other parts of Norway , 1988
5 concerts in different parts of Denmark, 1988
Benelux: 3 concerts in Belgium , 1988
Concert in Hague, 1988
Concert in London, 1988

Performance for Filipino Workers, Paris 1996
Performance for Filipino Community, San Sebastian, Spain. 1996.
Performance for Filipino Migrant Workers, Barcelona, Spain. 1996.
Performance for Filipino Community, Marseilles, France. 1996.
Performance for small group of Filipino families in Nice, France. 1996.

Special Performance for Filipino-German Audience, Stadhalle, Langenfeld, Germany, June 1st 1998
Independence Day Performance, Philippine Embassy, Brussels, Belgium, 11 June 1998
Special Performance for Filipino-German Audience, Asienhaus, Essen, Germany, 18 June 1998
Special Performance for Filipino-German Audience, Deutsches Rote Kreuz, Essen, Germany, 26 June 1998
Concert for Tanz Club Amihan, e.V. Centennial Dinner & Ball, Lutherhaus Saal, Dorfstr, 8 40882 Ratingen-Homberg, Germany, 27 June 1998
Performance (w/Ballet Philippines) before Bonn Dignitaries, Consular Corps NRW, government authorities, & Business Associates at the Rheinterrasse, Dusseldorf, Germany, 29 June 1998
Performance (w/Ballet Philippines) before Filipino Communities, and leaders of Filipino-German Associations, Rheinterrasse, Dusseldorf, Germany, 30 June 1998
Performance at Gooi Noord Gallery, Hilversum, Holland, 3 July 1998
Performance for Filipino Community, Rome, Italy, July 19, 1998
Performance for Pinoy Group under Mancini Bridge in Rome, July 22, 1998
Performance for Filipino Community in Cote d'Azur (Cannes), France, July 23, 1998
Solo Concert, Mga Awiting Pinoy ni Heber, Salle Rosseau, 30 Avenue Montjoie, 1180 Uccle, Brussels, Belgium, July 25, 1998

Local Concerts: (More than a thousand performances including TV guestings and appearances for the last 20 years. List impossible.)



Stage Acting & Musical Direction:
Wrote songs and act for stage play IBONG ADARNA, more than 100 performances at MET, CCP, San Sebastian, etc., as the "Ermitanyo, matandang pulubi and story-teller" written by Rene Villanueva and directed by Tony Espejo. 1989 until 1994.

Wrote theme song and act for stageplay "BANGAG". Directed by Leo Martinez. Starring Michael De Mesa, Gina Alajar, Jay Ilagan, Christopher De Leon, etc. 12 performances at Philamlife Auditorium. 1981.

Asstant Musical Director and member of cast, love-rock musical play HAIR, directed by Oscar Atendido. 1969-1971. 3-year performances, Abelardo Hall, U.P. Campus, QC., and other campuses.


L i t e r a t u r e

Contributor, Archipelago, Philippine online windows to the world. http://www.archipelago.com.ph
Columnist, ISYU
M.A. Phil. Literature, University of the Philippines
Professor, Philippine Studies, De La Salle University (1981-1984)
Among his students were Cong. Ralph Recto, and superstar Gary Valenciano
Editor, Pilipino Two (Textbook ng De La Salle University)
Editor, Wagayway, publication of UP Writers Summer Workshop, 1976
where his assistant editor was Rene Villanueva.
Founding Member, Galian Sa Arte at Tula, 1973, with Rio Alma, Teo Antonio, atbp.
Member, U.P. Writers Club. 1974, with S.P. Lopez, etc.
Fellow, U.P. Writers Summer Workshop, 1974. w/ National Artist Nick Joaquin as writer in residence.
Member, Kapisanang Panitikang Pilipino, with Ricardo Lee, Fanny Garcia, Mulong Sandoval, etc.
Member, Writers' Union of the Philippines



V i s u a l A r t s


1967-73 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Univ. of the Philippines
1969-77 Group Shows , Exhibitions, etc.
1977 1st SOLO EXHIBITION, Metro Gallery, Makati, MM.
1978 Finalist, XII GRAND PRIX INTERNATIONALE D'ART CONTEMPORAIN DE MONTE CARLO
1980-83 Group Shows, Hiraya Gallery, Ramada Hotel, etc., in Manila
1982-83 Painted "Ang Bayan" (12 x 3ft.) mural, four years later, (1986) happened as the EDSA Revolution.
1983 2nd SOLO EXHIBITION, City Gallery, Manila.
1983 Mini-Print Exhibitions in Cadaques, Barcelona, and other cities in Spain, organized by Salvador Dali
1983 Finalist, Int'l Print Competition/Exhibition/Taipei, Only 10% of all entries from all over the world.
1990 THIRD SOLO EXHIBITION, Tanghalang Bahaghari, Q.C.
1990 GROUP SHOW, The MetroSydney Group, Dorian Gray Gallery, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
1991-96 GROUP SHOWS
1997 Group Show, Bistro 70's with Gus Albor, Hermisanto, Jun Cunanan, etc.
1997 Group Show, Baramasa Gallery, with Gus Albor, Hermisanto, Jun Cunanan, etc.
1997 PAP Exhibit, Folk Arts Theater of the Philippines
1998 BAKAT, group exhibit of prominent Filipino printmakers, Cultural Center of the Philippines Main gallery.

1998 EUROPEAN TOUR (w/Albor & Claudio) Sandaan Art Exhibit)

June 1st - Stadhalle, Langenfeld, Germany
June 11 - Philippine Embassy, Brussels, Belgium
June 18 - Asian House, Essen, Germany
June 20 - Heber's One-Man Show, Bernd Schnock Halle, Bottrop, Kirchhellen, Germany
June 26 - Red Cross, Essen, Germany
June 27 - Ratingen, Germany (Concert)
June 29 - Rheinterrasse, Dusseldorf, Germany
July 3 - Gooi Noord, Hilversum, Holland
July 11 - Saarbrucken, Germany
July 12 - Dortmund, Germany
July 25 - Heber's Solo Concert at Brussels
July 26 - Antwerp, Belgium
July 28 - Heber's One-Man Show at Dusseldorf, Germany

Member, Philippine Association of Printmakers.
Member, Art Association of the Philippines.