Sofrionio Vasquez gave a beautiful homage to one of the most beloved Bisayan ballads, Usahay, which holds deep sentiments for many Filipinos with its message of love and longing in the Bisaya dialect.
Sofronio Vasquez brings Usahay to life with deep emotion, amplifying its melody through his powerful and expressive delivery. His performance leaves a lasting impression, making it truly unforgettable.
Usahay ~ SOFRONIO VASQUEZ | Concert @ The Waterfront Lahug, Cebu City
Usahay is about love and regret, and captures the bittersweet experience of being in an unreciprocated love. The lyrics are poetic and the melody is timeless, getting passed down generationally as a staple of Filipino love songs. Vasquez preserves authenticity, but adds his own voice to it.
The atmosphere of The Waterfront Lahug in Cebu City further enhances the performance, where a captivated audience is drawn in fully to the story behind the song. There is a warm reception, and the applause speaks to the song’s resonance with Filipinos. Listen to his Pinoy Classic Medley for more of the same:
Pinoy Classic Medley (Handog)~ SOFRONIO VASQUEZ | Concert @ The Waterfront Lahug, Cebu City
Vasquez is also a cultural ambassador who brings heritage into the limelight: Usahay is just another example of such, where Original Pilipino Music is allowed to shine in its classic tradition: The performance demonstrates an alive and relevant tone for all coming generations.
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