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Kapampangan pop/r&b singer Jonas David is going places.
In fact in the recent grand wedding of Ryan V. Tuazon and Michelle M. Cabrera last Oct 17,2009 at the Manila Cathedral, he was invited to sing when the couple exchanged “i do’s”.
Jonas David
The reception followed at the Grand Ballroom of the Diamond Hotel in Roxas Blvd. Jonas together with 14 piece of the Philharmonic Orchestra, and his younger brother Moses, who played the guitar, sang before the guests. The crooner who’s about to launch his solo album early next year, rendered Forevermore (popularized by Side A) and Forever I do.
Grand wedding of Ryan Tuazon and Michelle Cabrera
The wedding entourage is composed of the following: Principal sponsors: Mr. alexander T. Magsino, Mr. Eloy P. Tuazon, Dr. Norberto P. Yumul, Mr. Bernaldito P. Cervantes, Gen. Francisco C. Callelero, mr. Bartolome C. Canlas, Mr. Pompeyo T. Punsalan, Mrs. Elenita N. Vergara, Mr. Hermelino C. Macanas, Mr. Danilo B. Heneralao, Mrs. Editha B. Sabellano, Hon. Catalina C. Bagasina, Dr. Rosario M. Punsalan, Mrs. Nenita V. Martinez, Mrs. Florenda O. Briones, Mrs. Leticia E. David, Mrs. Ma. Lourdes E. Breganza, Mrs. Elizabeth T. Cunanan, Mrs. Leonora T. Boyd, Mrs. Rosalinda P. Cabrera; Bestman Emil Y. Ruiz, Maid of honor, Ma. Mickaella Rica M. Cabrera;Groomsmen, Jun Ariel T. Tuazon, Mike Johnell V. Martinez, Patrick Henry T. Panlilio, Dave M. Heneralao, Bridesmaid, Dolores C. Banzon, Dr. Ruth A. Ang Ban Giok; Secondary Candle Sponsor, Michael M. Cabrera and Sharon A. Cabrera;Veil Sponsors, Alvin S. Lopez and Beverly T. Lopez; and Cord Sponsors, Noel S. Calma and claudette T. Calma; Ring bearer Sean Maverick A. Cabrera and Arrhae Bearer Shean Mikhail Garcia; and the bible Bearer Ian Joseph T. Calma.
An afternoon of delightful music, poetry and Kapampangan culture is what SM City Pampanga brought last Sunday. A day dedicated to the celebration of Kapampangan songs and poetry and the launching of Pampanga’s Best Bossa and Bossa Pampanga, an album produced and put together by the talented Andy Alviz, who also founded ArtiSta.Rita and Maarti.
ArtiSta.Rita singing Mekeni Tuki Ka!
Maarti in a guest performance
Bossa Pampanga features songs like O Kaka by Pot Romero; Dalumdum Ning Bengi by Jumbo Tayag; Inyang Malati Ku by Ging Pineda; Malagung Kakung Palsintan by Jonas David; O Patag A Bunduk by Izza; and Atsing Rusing by Joe Velez.
Jonas David singing his Kapampangan hit song Sinta
Ara Muna singing his latest song
Meanwhile, last Sunday’s event was graced by Kapampangan Poeta Laureados, Imaarti, ArtiSta.Rita, Benny Guintu, Angie Hizon, City of San Fernando Mayor Oscar Rodriguez and more. But the highlight of the event was Jonas David’s singing of his Kapampangan R&B hit Sinta and Ara Muna’s exciting performance with his nationwide hit piece O Jo Kaluguran Da Ka! The Maarti and ArtiSta.Rita sang few songs with Andy Alviz singing his own bossa Kapampangan. (Story and photos by Trends and Spots)
Jonas David
A graduate of the Music Voice Extension at the University of the Philippines, his mellifluous voice could put anyone in a slumber.
Jonas David, a Kapampangan R&B singer started his musical inclination at 7. His ever supportive Mommy Conching (who incidentally owns Aling Conching Sweets and delicacies) made him realize that singing is in his system. At 17, he got his first recording deal with Emmanuel Music, an independent gospel recording company. Recorded songs for “Batwinfernandino“(an all Kapampangan compilation) album. Then he became a tourism artist of the City of San Fernando, Pampanga and has been performing in various big events in Pampanga – Elite of San Fernando Filipiniana Night, Giant Lantern Festival, Mutya Ning Kapampangan, Bodyshots Pampanga, Miss Campus Girl, Mr. Heartthrob, and numerous cause-oriented activities. With his superb performance he was asked to perform as front act to music icons like: Kuh Ledesma, Spongecola, Kitchie Nadal, and Ruben Laurente (of The Company). He has also played roles in musicals such as “Batwinfernandino” (Bituin ng Fernandino), produced by the City Tourism Office of San Fernando; “Dining Room”, which was produced by Trumpets.
Nash with his friends
To hone his craft more, Jonas has participated in several workshops including: ABS CBN Basic Voice Workshop, and Trumpets Theater Workshop in 2004. His name became a household in San Fernando that he was also asked to record jingles/theme songs for Mutya Ning Kapampangan, OKA OK (for the city mayor’s office), Bright FM 91.9, San Fernando Kaluguran Daka, Among Ed Panlilio, and Hamon Ng Central Luzon (CLTV 36).
In April of this year Jonas and his siblings Alex,Wendy (wife of Alex),Moses, Daniel went to the States and spent a one-month vacation to meet their relatives.In the same occasion, he was invited to sing for the River of Life Christian Community at MacAllen, Texas. Jonas has captured the heart before the multitude of spectators.
Photo courtesy of RPineda
A crooner who is soon to launch an album in the mainstream of the music industry, Jonas is all out to prove his worth as a singer.A troubadour in the real sense of the word, he promises to sing songs from his heart. Songs that would linger within the limbs of his audiences. (Story by: Rey Pineda)
