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Nostalgic, heartfelt, and full of fireworks!
Philippines’ rising band, Sugarcane is back with their heartfelt single, “Maria Clara” released on March 8, 2024. The band is known for their distinctive songwriting that combines soulful melodies with sincere storytelling and lyricism.
The band consists of the following members: Carl Guerzon (vocalist/bassist);
Cedric Angeles (vocalist/guitarist), Ronamae Tiñola (flutist); Frain Reyes (lead guitarist), Luis Beato (keyboardist); and Froilan Bautista (drummer).
Oh, ikaw ang pinakamagandang dalaga
Na aking nasilayan
Magulong mundo’y tatakasan
Ikaw lamang ang hiling na makasama…
Start streaming “Maria Clara” here:
The song “Maria Clara” is a captivating romantic ballad that evokes the nostalgic era of Filipino courtship traditions, particularly the “harana,” or serenade.
It beautifully captures the essence of appreciation for your special someone (“Maria Clara”). With poetic lyrics, it elevates her to the standard of beauty, making every detail uniquely captivating. The melody becomes a serenade, weaving a musical escape where the presence of each other becomes a sanctuary, and a blissful refuge from the complexities of reality.
Sugarcane recently performed “Maria Clara” on WISH bus. You can watch it here.
Make sure to add “Maria Clara” to your playlists, and send it to your crush / significant other to spread the romantic feels “kilig.”
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