Welcome to the CPMS podcast!
Posted by: admin in Chicago Scene, Live Performances, Philippines
Hey there rockers! We’re getting ready to pull together the official Chicago Pinoy Music Scene podcast! Catch live interviews of your favorite Pinoy Bands, Live performances, and audio stories about our scene, our culture and our community!
Check back soon!
In the mean time, listen to an archived podcast originally posted on www.chicagopinoymusic.ning.com…
Interview: Bebbot Alegre, third generation owner of Alegre Guitars
When your in Cebu, Philippines you can find vendors all over the street selling guitars — in stalls and stores or people just walking along carrying half a dozen over their shoulder. To many, it may seem like a novelty item - something you purchase as a souvenir while you visit the city of Cebu.
They can run up to at least $15 US dollars for what most musicians might seem to be crude and perhaps unaceptable. But don’t let this fool you. In a small barangay on Mactan island in Cebu you will find Alegre Guitars. Here you will find musicians and craftman that take their art seriously and where you will find some of the best sounding guitars in all of the Philippines.
I took the time to talk with Bebbot Alegre, the third generation owner of the guitar factory, where he explains its history and motivation.
Enjoy! - RoXin
