About this Event
Kulintang Workshop with Master Artist Farid Guinomla
Join us for an exciting in-person workshop where you'll dive into the beautiful sounds of Kulintang! Learn directly from Master Artist Farid Guinomla as he shares his skills and stories. Whether you're new or experienced, this is your chance to explore this unique musical tradition.
Limited Sarunay (mini kulintang instruments) available. Bring your own if possible!
Hosted by Samahan Filipino American Performing Arts & Education Center, this workshop is part of an ongoing effort to preserve, honor, and share Indigenous Filipino musical traditions.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Farid Guinomla is a Kulintang master artist and cultural bearer from Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur, rooted in the musical lineage of the Laya people of Maguindanao. He is dedicated to preserving and sharing ancestral Kulintang traditions through performance, teaching, and cultural exchange.
Farid has performed at major national and international platforms, including Gongster’s Paradise in San Francisco, the Dayaw Festival at Manila’s Metropolitan Theater, and the Philippine Embassy in Beijing. In 2023, he was recognized at the Cotabato Artists Recognition Night for his contributions to traditional gong music.
In 2024, he released his debut album Kambasal sa Maguindanao under U.S.-based label Gongs Away Music, bringing Kulintang ensemble music from his family lineage to global audiences. A mentor and cultural ambassador, Farid continues to represent a new generation of Kulintang artists, with upcoming performances including the Frankfurt Book Fair 2025 in Germany.
Kulintang music is a living tradition passed down through generations. Opportunities to learn directly from master artists are rare, especially within the Filipino diaspora.
Participants will learn:
- Traditional rhythms and structures
- Cultural context of Maguindanao music
- How kulintang connects to dance and community
No prior kulintang experience required. Musical background helpful but not required.
This workshop is ideal for:
- Filipino cultural dancers & musicians
- Music educators & students
- Community arts practitioners
- Anyone interested in Indigenous Filipino music traditions
ABOUT THE ORGANIZER:
Samahan Filipino American Performing Arts & Education Center is a San Diego–based nonprofit dedicated to preserving and teaching Filipino cultural traditions through dance, music, and community education.
We offer dance and music classes for all ages. Check out our website and social media!
Website: samahanarts.org
Instagram: @samahanarts
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Building My Wellness Studio, 3403 East Plaza Boulevard, National City, United States
USD 33.85
