Zamboanga the Movie


Barclay Martin plays the gongs

Barclay uses traditional Filipino instruments to create a moviing score to the documentary. In this video, he demonstrates and explains the use of two gongs – the kulintangan and the agong, on loan from our friends at the Filipino Association of Greater Kansas City.



Barclay Martin and the Kubing Orchestra

Musician and music director for “Zamboanga: Poverty, War, Music,” Barclay Martin, took some time out of his busy schedule to explain and demonstrate how to play the Kubing, a Filipino mouth harp. Barclay uses the kubing to create an exciting musical score for the documentary.



Mindanao in the news

It’s been a disturbing and escalating news story all year – danger has flared up in Mindanao, including Zamboanga City. In the last week, there have been more reports of conflict, primarily between government forces and a regional group that often uses violence to deliver its message.

News this week includes the following stories: Philstar.com reported on a clash between insurgents and government troops. OneWorld.com wrote about “Displaced Filipinos Return Home Amid Violence.” The BBC posted a slideshow, “In Pictures: Mindanao conflict.”

Please keep the teens from the documentary, their families, Zamboanga CFCA staff and all of the citizens of Mindanao in your prayers.