2Filipino Folk Song - Leron, Leron Sinta
By Bojel
@jobelbojel (35461)
Philippines
August 4, 2017 11:05am CST
The song was sung by a woman for his lover named Leron. Leron climbed a papaya tree to harvest a good produce. When he reached the top, the branch broke (is there a branch?).
The song is about a courtship but was popular to children. We have the lyrics on our grade school textbook with a papaya tree drawing on it.
Below is the song performed by Brigham Young University Singers and uploaded by BYU Singers. I enjoy the song and the dynamics. I love the blending - I can hear the bass.
Recorded live in BYU Singers' November concert. “Leron, Leron sinta” or “My Dear, Little Leron,” is a popular Filipino folk song from the Tagalog region. It ...
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@Neiltarquin (1062)
• Rass, Saudi Arabia
4 Aug 17
I'm just amazed and proud to see non Filipinos singing Filipino songs.
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@jobelbojel (35461)
• Philippines
8 Aug 17
I am so proud of these singers who are brave enough to stay out of their comfort zones.
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@jobelbojel (35461)
• Philippines
8 Aug 17
@Neiltarquin I think not. I hope they were not forced.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
6 Aug 17
It makes us proud and love our native songs when foreign singers/groups sing them.
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@Letranknight2015 (51938)
• Philippines
4 Aug 17
That is so weird, I have also seen foreigners singing ang bayan ko or lupang hinirang.
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@jobelbojel (35461)
• Philippines
9 Aug 17
Yes, there are a lot actually. I am delighted to see number of performances.
@jobelbojel (35461)
• Philippines
9 Aug 17
Yes, I thought it was a wonderful song. @just4him
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@jobelbojel (35461)
• Philippines
8 Aug 17
@JustBhem we did not sing this song. I was a member of the high school choir. We mostly sang the national anthem and doxology.
@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
6 Aug 17
Wonderful rendition by the BYU Singers!
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
9 Aug 17
@jobelbojel what you are doing is wonderful - sharing our own music to the other myLotters from around the world!
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@jobelbojel (35461)
• Philippines
8 Aug 17
It is actually wonderful. I am looking for another folk songs to share here.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
9 Aug 17
@jobelbojel Actually, I have seen them featured one time in Magandang Umaga. 
And they can sing those Tagalog songs beautifully. 
And they can sing those Tagalog songs beautifully. @jobelbojel (35461)
• Philippines
9 Aug 17
I am amazed by these groups who can sing our very own songs.
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
4 Aug 17
Their voices blend so perfectly.
What a nice song and thanks for sharing this Nerdideeds.
Hope all is going well for you friend.
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@jobelbojel (35461)
• Philippines
9 Aug 17
Yes, thank you. All is well with me. And you?
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
9 Aug 17
@jobelbojel okay thanks Nerdi.
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@ipas83 (541)
• Philippines
12 Aug 17
@jobelbojel I knew a group of singers who sings "kundiman". I am not really into "kundiman" but they sung it wonderfully, and made me appreciate them.
@jobelbojel (35461)
• Philippines
12 Aug 17
Yes, it is nice version. I can shout to the world how lucky I am to have a wonderful music.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
8 Aug 17
I love the lightness of the girls voices with the deep bass of the boys @jobelbojel , that was lovely!
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@jobelbojel (35461)
• Philippines
9 Aug 17
I like it as well. The bass and the soprano are obvious.
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
9 Aug 17
I miss singing that song but now I'm singing it 
Reminds me of my childhood days.
Reminds me of my childhood days.1 person likes this
@jobelbojel (35461)
• Philippines
9 Aug 17
Will definitely bring back the good old days.
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@epiffanie (11326)
• Australia
17 Aug 17
This is one of the songs I sing to my grandchildren and hopefully will make them interested in learning Tagalog ..
