kundiman and kulintang music of the Philippines, jazz and classical elements with narrative There's a story about a mermaid who falls in love with the moon. A child realizes for the first time that humans hurt each other. Despite that fact, how can we still move forward and live well? SIRENA is a collage of music from the past and present, of histories, of east and west, north and south of the Philippines, of great love, of friendships and of stories well beyond the confines of the album. I wanted to understand my humanity, to heal, to see others more deeply and to celebrate that connection.

May Laya