Mr Joel Tingbaoen Sr., One of the greatest and legendary igorot musicians who influenced the music of many cordilleran generations has died. He has peacefully joined our creator in the presence of his loving family.
Some of his hits were Dakami nga Igorot, Itetem, and Shi Shadaan. For the olds and the youngs, his songs are truly treasures and all-time favourites. During his time in music, his songs were the songs of most igorot house holds.
His noticeable singing styles which no other cordilleran male singers have ever matched are his perfect country music voice, diction and yodelling.
We pray for his soul to rest in eternal peace and to sing with the angels of God in Heaven.
We also suggest that the Provincial Government of Benguet and even the City Government of Baguio and other local cordilleran governments give him recognition for his great contributions in igorot music.
THE CORDILLERA CONNECTION 