Saturday, August 2, 2008

BASKOG! The only one hour show of iFM, yet one of its most listened to program. Opening its window to the pillars of pinoy rock music, as well as to the new breed of pinoy musicians is iFM's way of paying tribute to the voices that reflect the ills and frills of Filipino society.
Our sense of humor, survival, and even of camaradiree packed in what we popularly called "Barkada" all written in the lines of pinoy folk rock and country, alternative and rock songs.

Baskog!, a Visayan street-wise expression of greatness or strength perfectly fit the spirit of pinoy "rakistas" ang afectionados of the genre.


The likes of Siakol, Grin Department, Wolfgang, Rivermaya, Eraserheads, Agaw Agimat, and the older generation of Pepe Smith, Asin and Banyuhay ni Huber are the main feature of Baskog, plus the contemporary advocates of the horde of Pinoy Rock!

Friday, August 1, 2008

Asin

Lolita Carbon, Asin's Female Vocalist. Their band called "salt of the Earth" was once known as the Peter, Paul and Mary of the Philippines! In 1977, they signed up with Vicor Music Corporation and changed the band name to "Asin" or literally salt. Her husky voice and direct lyrics make her band's songs unforgettable.

Pepe Smith

Pepe Smith of Juan Dela Cruz Band is considered the most popular icon of early Pinoy Rock back in the seventies! The band was one of the prime movers of rock music in the Philippines.