Pobreng Alindahaw
"Pobreng Alindahaw" is a Filipino folk-song,[1][2] originating in the Visayan ethnic group.[3] It is sometimes sung during special occasions such as birthday parties.[4][5] It was also featured in the title of a 1970s movie.[6]
The word 'Pobreng' means 'poor', and 'alindahaw' actually means rain, when it should be 'alindanaw', a dragonfly, an error that went unnoticed by most if not all people. The lyrics chronicle the dragonfly flying amongst trees and flowers.[7]
The song is divided into two sections - the first in the key of G major, the second in G minor.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Heritage (in Filipino), vol. 8–10, Heritage Publishers, 1994, p. 18
- ^ Alfredo R. Roces (1978), Filipino Heritage: The American colonial period (1900-1941), vol. 9, Manila: Lahing Pilipino, p. 2260
- ^ "Senators take a musical break - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos". Archived from the original on 2012-10-12. Retrieved 2011-07-21.
- ^ "Afternoon at La Jolla - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos". Archived from the original on 2010-08-16. Retrieved 2011-07-21.
- ^ "Arts Council's 'Symphonic Evening' - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos". Archived from the original on 2010-12-04. Retrieved 2011-07-21.
- ^ "Introducing Mrs. Bonny Serrano - 5/28/06". Retrieved 2011-07-21.
- ^ a b Physical Education, Health, and Music, Rex Bookstore, Inc., 1997, p. 341, ISBN 978-971-23-2812-1, retrieved 2011-07-21 See also p. 342 (lyrics and melody).