Grace Nono

Grace Nono is a Filipino singer, known for her musical style based on traditional Filipino rhythms.[1]

Nono was born in in Agusan, Mindanao.[2] She holds a bachelor’s degree in Humanities and a Master's degree in Philippine Studies from the University of the Philippines.[3]

Nono released her debut album "Tao Music", described as "rooted in traditional Filipino rhythms and instrumentation but given modern touches",[1] in 1993. She has won the Katha award for Best World Music Album three times.[1]

Nono is executive director of the Tao Foundation for Culture and Arts and has taught Philippine traditional arts at the University of the Philippines.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c Sutton, Michael. "Grace Nono Biography". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/grace-nono-p528868/biography. Retrieved 2011-03-15. 
  2. ^ "Grace Nono launches Ballads on Love". The Philippine Star. 2009-08-09. http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleid=494262. Retrieved 2011-03-15. 
  3. ^ "The Sacred Chants of Grace Nono". Manila Times. 2007-05-21. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=fE1aAAAAIBAJ&sjid=KSgMAAAAIBAJ&pg=639,11359360&hl=en. Retrieved 2011-03-15. 
  4. ^ "APPEX 2006 Artist Bios". UCLA Center for Intercultural Performance. http://www.wac.ucla.edu/cip/residency/appex-2006-artist-bios. Retrieved 2011-03-15. 

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