Tipanan - A Celebration of the Philippine GuitarYoung Filipino guitarist Florante Aguilar presents a delightful programme of popular music from the Philippines, some traditional, some well-loved popular music from the middle of the 20th century, and some more modern items of his own composition. Don't expect classical fireworks, just simple relaxing melodies played beautifully with great sensitivity. The more modern items are, to me at any rate, not so pleasing as Florante's interpretation of the older melodies and traditional music, very little of which is known outside of the Philippines. With his consumate musicianship and most attractive demeanour Florante makes a fine ambassador for the music of his homeland, and deserves to be known much better outside the Philippines.