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Bayang Barrios

Filipina musician and singer

Bayang Barrios

Birth nameJunelle Otero Barrios
Born (1968-06-12) June 12, 1968 (age 56)
Bunawan, Agusan del Sur
GenresOPM, folk, pop
Occupation(s)Singer, musician
Years active1995–present
LabelsMayumi Records
(formerly Produktong Mayumi ni Bayang Barrios)
WebsiteBayang Barrios

Musical artist

Junelie Otero Barrios (born on June 12, 1968, to parents of Manobo origin),[1] professionally known as Bayang Barrios, is a Filipinapop musician and singer who hails from Bunawan, Agusan del Sur.

She once downplayed her ethnic origins, until she met the songwriter-performer Joey Ayala and joined his band, Ang Bagong Lumad.

Bayang Barrios at Ang Naliyagan Official - YouTube

Many of her known songs, especially those recorded with Ayala, utilized Filipino indigenous instruments. Her nickname, Bayang, originated from her consistent leadership in singing the Philippine national anthem, Lupang Hinirang.

In 2005, Barrios' compositio Bayang Barrios – Bathala Lyrics - Genius XEN