“CRSB” Chris Ramos & Sonny B are cousins based out of the Bay Area California who have been writing and producing their own style of island infused R&B. While moving the sound of the culture forward they have maintained a consistent singular unique sound embodying there island culture and bay area based raising and style. With over 15 Millions streams collectively their music has grown with their fan base.
Known for their hits on YOUTUBE “ The BREAK UP SONG” and their still Radio famous #1 Hit songs “Give It Up” & “You & I” CRSB has consistently made a name for themselves through out their musical journey.
Their most recent project “WEARECRSB” has songs like “Vibrations” , “MIA”, and “WITH YOU” featured on NETFLIX, ESPN, NBA, OPRAH NETWORK, HULU, BET and HBOMAX. Along with Writing and Producing their own music they have ventured out into Producing and writing for other artists such as Platinum Recording Artist ADRIAN MARCEL and his highly anticipated 2023 upcoming Album “R&BAY” which they have curated collectively together as a new sound for the BAY AREA.
CRSB is the sound the bridges the gap between island music and the very unique Bay Area Style and Culture. @wearecrsb
Bay Area/ East Oakland’s own Adrian Marcel is solidifying himself as an R&B chameleon whose smooth & sultry sonics pair seamlessly with his boldness and emotional bravery. With an across-the-board artistic upbringing and versatile Bay Area cultivation, Marcel’s organically resonant work provides palatability & relatability, allowing fans to feel seen & heard regardless of where they’re from or who they are. His work largely pertains to the importance and power of passionate love.
His first album, 2017’s #GMFU – Got Me F%^&ed Up, finds him tapping in with Saadiq, singer-songwriter James Fauntelroy, & producer No I.D. He took his creativity & career into his own hands with his sophomore album, 2019’s 98th. The first project released under his own independent label Third Voice Music Group. Adrian has also taken up acting and starred in the TV One bio pic, “The Bobby Debarge Story.”
Marcel’s new forthcoming music shows a new side to the artist, whose personal & professional self-awareness further expanded as a result of the pandemic. Marcel is confident, free, and raw. For his latest offering, the “unapologetically Oakland” artist Marcel teamed up w/ singer/songwriters Sonny B. Of CRSB to reintroduce himself starting w/ their first offering of (what they have named) “R&BAY” tracks entitled “Bip City” featuring a fellow Bay Area native and mogul @E40. Together, along with their group of close creatives they call “The Brodies”, have written, produced, and arranged over 100+ new records over the past 2 years that showcase this new sound effortlessly.
Melody-driven choruses work in tandem w/ expressive Bay lyricism & energetic production. Marcel provides an edginess just waiting to be unearthed by its purveyor. “R&Bay has arrived and it’s gone take the world by storm” @adrianmarcel
Meet Filipino singer who participated in the second season of The Voice of the Philippines, in which she finished as 1st runner-up. In 2016, she was a finalist in Eat Bulaga’s Just Duet. Alisah made waves as finalist in the fourteenth series of The X Factor in 2017. She excelled at the WCOPA and played lead character Aileen Dimaraan in PETA’s hit musical “Rak of Aegis. Her song “Faithful,” composed by renowned songwriter Cecile Azarcon-Inocentes, won Best Inspirational Song in the 43rd Catholic Mass Media Awards in 2021.
Alisah is by nature a homebody who loves spending time with her
big family, her 19 cats, ten dogs, and two turtles
-5TH Philippine Empowered Men & Women of the Year 2022;
-2019 Outstanding New Artist Phil. Live Entertainment, Arts & Festivals (LEAF);
-The X Factor UK, 2017 Finalist;
-The Voice of the Philippines Season2 1st Runner up;
-Just Duet Eat Bulaga, GMA 7 Grand Finalist;
-Rak of Aegis V.5.0 (PETA’s Original Musical) Aileen Dimaraan (Lead Role);
-World Championship of Performing Arts 2016 (WCOPA) Multi Medalist;
-PCCR JFAB Song Festival 25th Anniv. Grand Champion;
-YMCA Minus 1 Singing Contest 102nd Yr Champion
Vallejo’s own Papa Joe & The New Deal was born out of a small get-together of two seasoned musicians, Papa Joe Lucero (guitars and lead vocals) and Ed Rillera (keyboard and vocals), who in the past had promised each other that they would one day play together. Nine years later the band was created, featuring from six to nine pieces at any given time, and is continually in demand throughout Northern California.
With a consistent sound from a strong rhythm section featuring Elias Lucero on bass guitar and vocals, Dave McClure on drums and this dazzling vocal-driven band leads listeners musically through time with their selections of popular tunes from the past 50 years. Led by their talented female lead vocalists, Lani Parker, Janice Dispo, Selia Lucero and new comer Abby Rico, Papa Joe & The New Deal will take you on a musical journey from James Brown to Bruno Mars and all things in between, but always with their own twist of funk and soul.
There are decades of musical experience in this group and yet they possess a youthful spirit by engaging and embracing younger musicians to round out their signature sound. Without a doubt you will enjoy Papa Joe & The New Deal as they strive to make you part of the show. Do yourself a favor and catch them wherever you can and don’t forget your dancing shoes! @pjnd_band
Considered an Icon and Pillar of the Phil Music Industry, Miriam Pantig started her career via a Grand Champion Trophy in one of the Philippines’ prestigious singing competitions during her time, Student Canteen. From then on, she became a Recording Artist, has toured not only the Philippines but numerous countries all over the world. Her versatility in performance has gained her supporters from different genres- R&B, BALLAD and POP. No wonder her genres are influenced by Music Giants like Patti Austin, Lady Gaga, Sarah Bareilles, Celine Dion, Alicia Keys and Ms BARBRA STREISAND. In addition, Miriam Pantig has done movies, TV shows, both musical and drama anthologies. She is also a beauty to reckon with which is why she was invited to join Ms Philippines. To date, Miriam Pantig has continued to not just hone her talent but share it as well via her Voice Studio as a Voice Coach and her Music via Live Shows.
Meet Senen Bagos! In 2022 performed with Vallejo’s Verismo Opera in Il Trovatore as Manrico, debut and has volunteered since 2015. Senen performed with Phenix Opera in Lucrezia and Gianni Schicchi in 2020. He locally sings at numerous churches and has performed with Solano Choral Society, Vallejo Choral Society, and The Well Tempered Voices.He volunteered in 2022 with California Lyric Artists Association. He also performed I Pagliacci as Canio with Teatro Mistral, San Francisco in October and November. He studies voice with Ross Halper. Studied with Minda Azarcon, Michael Matthews, Elly Holt-Murray, and Ellen Funk.
Senen is a local artist and lived in Vallejo for over 40 plus years. Also he is a member and an assistant instructor with Jesse Corpus Martial Arts. He is grateful to have this opportunity to sing for Pista Sa Nayon.
Back for the second year in a row: Parangal Aspires to Inspire! We are a non-profit, Filipino Folk Dance & Music Company based in the unceded Ramaytush Ohlone Territory also known San Francisco in California, USA.
Parangal’s mission and vision Parangal’s mission is to give tribute to Philippine heritage by preserving and promoting ethnic attire, music, and dance through research, workshops, and performances. We aim to serve as a bridge,inspiring and connecting Filipinos in diaspora to their roots to give them a sense of pride and identity, while educating diverse communities to foster awareness and appreciation of Philippine culture.
Diggy, a Bay Area native born in Vallejo California, started singing as a child at church, school plays, and school chorus groups. He’s currently the lead singer of the Bay Area island reggae band, The Mango Kingz, where he’s had the opportunity to experience singing on stages with the worlds top artist and has recorded music that has hit #1 on the music charts.
Diggy is debuting his first single release ‘Living My Life’ as a solo artist live with a band at Pista Sa Nayon. He’s excited to share his music with the people of the city he was born in. Keep a watch out for Diggy’s music releases throughout the year and make sure to add him on all social platforms @Diggymusic
LARZY is a Filipino x German-American music artist from Vallejo, California. After winning the Vacaville Singer/Songwriter in 2014, he went on to open for artists like Eric Bellringer, Devyn Baldwin, Francisco Martin, and the Don’t Blink Tour. LARZY, along with friend Joey Celis (keys), created (@playlistsf_) Playlist SF and eventually added Larzy’s sister Le’Trell, (vocalist) Rhys, (drums) Dave, (bass) and even his dad (guitar.) Playlist SF has performed popular RnB/Hip Hop songs all across the Bay Area for weddings, private parties, corporate events, and music festivals!
@playlistsf_ @larzy_official
Kayla Jane Usison is currently serving her reign as Miss Filipina International’s 2nd Runner Up.
She is a Bay Area native, born and raised in Hayward, California. She advocates to empower and share how resilient Filipinos are. Kayla’s dreams is to return to her family’s city of Negros Occidental and start a pageant within her community.
She has participated in other pageants such as Miss Northern California and will be representing the East Bay in Miss California 2024.
Currently she is working in MFI’s mentorship program under John Ramos, Communications Director and four-time Emmy Award Winning, Lisa Lew to pursue a future in the film and TV industry. She will be emceeing and presenting for the red carpet event of Hollywood film, 1521 and the 10th Anniversary Knox Asian Festival for the Philippine Cultural Arts Performances. Please welcome @kusison!
For more than 30 years, LIKHA-Pilipino Folk Ensemble has sought to connect the SF Bay Area diaspora to our cultural roots. The mission of LIKHA, which means “creation” in Tagalog, is to collect and preserve indigenous Philippine art forms as expressed in music, literature, dance, arts, crafts, and attire. The LIKHA School of Dance was founded to teach our future generations (ages 5+ to teens) and holds classes at the Malonga Casquelourd Center in Oakland. For more information about research, classes, and community outreach opportunities, please visit LIKHA.org or @likhapilipino
The Zumba performers (@lani5678 @zumbawithjep @lornamzumba @mcrisostomo11) are your local area Instructors who love to share their passion for dance, to inspire and motivate the crowd to move and “feel the music” in a fun and easy to follow choreography that everyone of all ages can do. These instructors currently teach classes in American Canyon, Benicia, Fairfield, and Vallejo. Their experience in teaching this popular dance fitness program range from 5 yrs to 14 yrs. It has been a popular tradition to bring Zumba to the masses which is now an expected activity of the Pista Sa Nayon. Come join our pre-launch Zumba Masterclass party on Friday June 2, from 6:00p-7:30p, where you will learn the routines that will be performed during the Pista Sa Nayon event on Saturday, June 3 at 11:00a by the big stage.
DJ Deeandroid, Bay Area Native from Vallejo, CA., started DJing in 1997. In 2001, Dee started performing at Hip Hop shows & events around SF Bay Area and US, worked with KRS-One and currently Conscious Daughters. Deeandroid loves working with the community & the youth through Hip Hop DJ programs. Co-Founder of ‘Skratchpad,’ established in 2003. Skratchpad expanded over the years to cities across the West Coast & US with Chapters in SF, SJ, SAC, LA, LV, TX, PDX, & D.C. Dee has also competed in DJ Battles for DMC USA Team Championships & more. Recently formed TDNA, Inc., along with DJ Traps for music releases & products. For more info checkout DJDeeandroid.com + TDNAINC.COM
DJ Traps representing @mzkworldwide + Funk Lab. Collecting records mixing & scratching since 1996, 90’s Hip Hop, Electro, Deep House & all things funky Won many DJ Competitions over the years: ’21 Kumu – Sound Gera Livestream Battle Winner ’20 Stokyo/Namm Show Battle Royal World Champ ’16 USA DMC Champion 2013 SF DMC Champion/US Finalist & more For info check out: DJTraps.com + TDNAInc.com
Say Hello Hello and Yo Yo Yo to Bong Robbie, a.k.a. Dennis Barcelon, from Vallejo, California, a comedy personality on social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok. After years of performing on stage behind the mic as a rapper in the group, xL(xperiencing Life), Dennis began performing on the tiny screen, by posting funny videos on Instagram as Bong Robbie during the Quarantine Lockdown of 2020. In character as either James “Bong” Jovi or Robbie Joves from Hercules, with his videos, Bong Robbie discovered an audience of “Pandemic Quarantiners” desperate to laugh and be entertained. Creating content influenced from his upbringing as a Filipino American growing up in the Bay Area, Dennis realized over time, his jokes and sometimes inappropriate humor, was relatable and resonated with many Fil-Ams on social media, eventually garnering him a following of over 20k people. Bong Robbie plans to continue to ride these waves of laughter he has created onto stages for future stand up performances and hopefully, someday, performances on the big screen.