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Freddie Aguilar
One of the most famous musicians to come out of the Philippines, Ferdinand
Pascual Aguilar (February 5, 1953), better known as Freddie Aguilar, jumped into
the spotlight in the late 70s with his politically-charged brand of folk rock.
He first picked up the guitar at the age of 9, inspired by the likes of Cat
Stevens and James Taylor. After a short stint studying electrical engineering,
Aguilar dropped out of college and became a busking musician, also playing in
folk clubs and bars. His moment of glory arrived in 1978, when he performed his
song “Anak” at the Metro Manila Popula...
