Music: Transcending Time & Space

Music can indeed breach distances and ages. During the Retro-Music Festival held Easter Sunday (in Legazpi City, Philippines), local musicians, young and old and from around the province of Albay reunited and performed music spanning for almost half a century. (All photos by Miker Garalde)

Music 'running in the family.' Even mom has to do her part.

A niece sings back-up for her uncles of the 'The Crunchers,' a hit band in 1969 .

A 17 year old plays lead guitar for his godfather.

Reunited after being 'scattered by the winds' for 20 years.

Three generations of musicians (The Southern Band and the Renegades) relaxing backstage.

A 65 year old plays drums in "I Can't Get No Satisfaction."

The Southern Band : solo perfromers aged 20 to 50 banded together. (From left: Charles Hemady, first lead guitar; Jun Imperial, bass; Audi Barrela, vocals & rhythm; Dan Jocom, vocals & rhythm; Joey Garalde, keyboards & vocals. Hidden are: Bert Basco, drums ; Graham Jocom, 2nd lead guitar)