At a time when our nation braces for a fresh start with its new set of leaders, composer and music teacher Ryan Cayabyab and the country’s seasoned artists rouse nationalistic fervor through inspiring and heart-rending songs in Para sa Bayan: A Ryan Ryan Musikahan.
Guest performers for the much-anticipated original Jeepney TV special were John Arcilla, acclaimed lead star of Heneral Luna and an accomplished stage actor, power-belter Bituin Escalante, rising diva Morisette Amon, and young singing sensation Darren Espanto.
Joining them were former band front man and now solo artist Ebe Dancel, master guitarist LJ Manzano Te, the Ryan Cayabyan Singers, and actor-poet Juan Miguel Severo who created an original spoken word work performed alongside Cayabyab just for this special.
The special is the fourth in a series of revival specials of Ryan Ryan Musikahan, one of Philippine TV’s most awarded and most revered programs. It will be under the helm of iconic TV director, Johnny Manahan.
Para sa Bayan: A Ryan Ryan Musikahan premiered exclusively on Sky Pay-Per-View on June 11 and ran until June 30, in time for the 118th year commemoration of Philippine Independence.
The special was an original production of Jeepney TV, the no. 1 local variety cable channel and home of timeless TV programs that bridge generations of Filipino viewers.