A few nights ago I went Matina Town Square here in Davao City and was treated to a fantastic musical show that blended the music of the native Mindanao tribes along with influence of the Reggae style. To be honest I am not a reggae fan apart from the great Bob Marley, but on this occasion I was treated to a blend of music that is hard to describe, but I will try.
The vocals were like ABBA and the instruments were like SANTANA ,even though some of the more tribal instruments I could not recognise but the sounds the costumes and the dancing made my dinner that night a wonderful experience.
In one of the back stages a team of drummers aged from around seven years old to a lot older hammered out a constant beat in the night heat, which again was a pleasure to watch.
Now the cost to me for the whole night was only a few dollars and that was for the local menu and a nice cool beer or two. Anyone getting jealous?
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Hi John,
Wow, I sure am envious of your great night out. Sounds like you had a grand time! Thanks for sharing
Karen!
Hi John: Thanks for sharing! I am NOT jealous at all, there are similar acts in Manila that are also very impressive. But I agree with you that the sounds of Mindanao might differ from that of a pop-influenced city.
CHEERS!
Hi John,
Well, I “discovered” Matina Town Square on the last day of my visit to Davao this past April. I couldn’t believe I missed this place! There’s so much to do there I almost canceled my plans just to return home. Well, when I come back to Davao next year, my first stop will be Matina Town Square. That way I won’t be jealous of the fun you had there.
Thanks,
Henry
i was there…didnt see you…where were you?! it was so much fun, we were dancing, martin even danced on the stage when his uncle, popong, was singing… =P
MTS is indeed one of the best venues in Davao City for such events… great, my friend, that you enjoyed as much. Jeaulous?
never!!!! 
Karen
I took some video but the quality was too poor to show.
Migs
Am now in Manila for a few days and the noise of pop music everywhere proves I am getting too old.
Henry
When you come back look me up ill join you for drink or two
13th witch
Was looking for you I just assumed you were too drunk lol
Klaus
Jealous is the Pinoy thing lol