Join us for a joyful musical expression of Filipino American identity in two acts, from the Iskwelahang Pilipino Rondalla of Boston. Act One is a concert version of Kalipay & Gamay: The Musical, with narration and songs from the full show. Act Two is Rondalla Mixtape, a celebration of traditional and popular music over 5 decades of this Philippine folk music tradition.

Kalipay & Gamay 
the Musical was first staged in 2024 in Boston, and expands upon the storyline of the beloved children’s book, Kalipay and the Tiniest Tiktik, written by Oakland-based author Christina Newhard and published by Sari-Sari Storybooks. It further explores the story’s themes of Filipino mythology and folklore, overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), bullying and friendship, and finding joy in differences.

Rondalla Mixtape is an energetic performance of reimagined traditional songs, popular music medleys, and original compositions from the US and Philippines. It combines singing and dancing with instrumental music and features a unique feature of the IP Rondalla, choreography while playing. 

Presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center in partnership with the Iskwelahang Pilipino and Sari-Sari Storybooks, with support from Sama-Sama Cooperative and Bindlestiff Studio.