Awitin Mo! An Intro to Filipino Music
April 18, 2026 @ 3:30PM — 5:00PM Pacific Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Tacoma Public Library - Moore Branch: 215 S 56th St Tacoma, WA 98408 Get Directions
A Free Community Workshop with Tacoma Refugee Choir
Join Tacoma Refugee Choir in celebrating our community and its Filipino musical traditions and artistry!
Guest Artist: Roger Rigor
Renowned musician, activist, and educator Roger Rigor will guide us through a vibrant journey of Filipino music—past, present, and future. Experience the rich tapestry of Filipino musical traditions through hands-on learning, storytelling, and live music demonstrations.
Free to attend. No prior experience necessary. All are welcome.
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Presented by Tacoma Refugee Choir in partnership with Tacoma Creates and Tacoma Public Library.
This workshop kicks off an exciting series of free events celebrating the cultural diversity and musical traditions of Tacoma and the Puget Sound Region. Stay tuned for more musical journeys throughout the year!
For questions or accommodations, please contact info@refugeechoir.org
Philippine-born and raised, retired public-school, math/science teacher, "Kuya" Roger, as he is fondly called by many of his young students, is the Chairman of the Board of the Foundation for Philippine Progress. Lately, he is actively involved with young artists, collaborating and creating music that reflects the times and the issues that impact the Philippines; promotes the re- awakening of the Filipino voice and narrative in music, from the roots of Original Pilipino Music (or OPM) and against the backdrop of the copy-cat years of Western cultural influence; he also teaches Tagalog in the Foundation’s effort to bridge the cultural gap prevalent among the growing global Filipino diaspora.