Spoken word or Spoken Poetry is a word-based oral art that focusses on the delivery and wordplay. It has gained popularity nowadays and lots of artists are coming out to show their prowess in this art. In our locality this gained attention from the younger generation perhaps it is because Visayan culture includes this art, in the name of "Balak". Men used to compose poems and perform as a way to persuade young women alongside with serenading during the courtship process in older times. Now, the art of "Balak" has given a rebirth in the form of spoken word poetry. Today people are using this art as a platform to express their sentiments on issues that affect different sectors in our society.
Composed of young men and women, they are a bunch of typical people from all walks of life who have extraordinary visions. On August 27, 2017, Mc Sarona, and Johnson Melitado with the help of The Pseudonym Davao, and Dennis Rubia (the owner of SouthWing Cafeteria) they had their first debut and since then Wordcastic is roaming around the region, and nearby provinces promoting the art. They performed in gigs at different bars to widen people's awareness of spoken word poetry. Their masterpieces mainly focus on family, friendship, love, patriotism and even delicate issues such as gender, drugs, and criminality. Since the group's conception, they have hone local talents and have helped lots of young people to express their creativity. For almost 3 years they have been guests to different public events performing alongside Reggae, and Rock bands.
With the group's progressive and youthful vigor, they are looking forward to the years to come. They are also encouraging young intellectuals, and
professionals to be part of their growing community. Naming their official members are Mc Sarona, Kenneth Charl Patunob, Johnson Melitado, Vanz Sunday Sarona, Alyssa Marie Marie Laingo, Javerson Loquina, Raph Jade Mariano, Dhenjhoice Cesar, Arries Sanchez, Sheda Lanang Piala. They are also open for whoever wants to join. Meanwhile, the group is still growing in numbers.
The group also maintains a Facebook Page @wordcastic.facebook.com and a Youtube Channel @wordcastic.youtube.com. Unfortunately thanks to some unofficial repost some of their videoed performances went viral.
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Davao del Sur holds innumerable talents. In our province, one group stands out in promoting this art- The Wordcastic Davao del Sur.
In respect to the diversity, the members are free to choose whatever language they want, mostly their masterpieces are oftentimes expressed in a trilingual manner mainly Visaya, Tagalog, and English.
The Wordcastic Davao del Sur is lead by Mr. Mc Sarona, a spoken poet himself, artist, talent manager, and a renowned photographer. The group was
made into existence by the encouragement
of Board Member Lanier "Cowboy" Cadungog, as part of
his advocacy for the youth. The Cowboy Boardmember also supporting local artists like Engr. Jonathan Nikki Vibas a famous homegrown flip-top artist, and countless local artists. Moreover, some respected sectors are supporting them like the Federation of the Sangguniang Kabataan of Digos, with its dynamic and ever-supportive President, honorable
Nestor "Jay Ar" Aldeguer. As a result, this enables them to be more
close to young people.
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| 2nd from the Right Hon. Lanier Cowboy Cadungog |
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| In the center wearing, blue university jacket is Hon. Nestor "Jay Ar" Aldeguer |
For those interested to join please feel free to contact Mr. Mc Sarona by clicking the link below.
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