Joey Ayala
Joey Ayala | |
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Ayala performing at Conspiracy Bar in Quezon City | |
| Background information | |
| Born | José Iñigo Homer Lacambra Ayala June 1, 1956 Bukidnon, Philippines |
| Genres | Folk music Neofolk Acoustic rock Kundiman World music |
| Occupations | singer, songwriter, musician |
| Instruments | guitar, vocals, harmonica, percussion |
| Years active | 1982-present |
| Labels | Universal Star Records |
| Website | joeyayala |
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José Íñigo Homer Lacambra Ayala (born June 1, 1956), professionally known as Joey Ayala, is a Filipino singer-songwriter. A former journalist and copywriter, Ayala is considered among the most prominent folk musicians in the Philippines. He previously served as the chairman of the music committee of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. He is well known for his style of music that combines the sounds of Filipino ethnic instruments with modern pop music. His public music life started when he released an album recorded in a makeshift studio in 1982 in Davao City. To date, he has released fourteen albums.