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Coritha

Filipino folk singer (1951–2024)

Coritha

Birth nameSocorro Avelino
Born(1951-06-27)June 27, 1951
DiedSeptember 27, 2024(2024-09-27) (aged 73)
Tagaytay, Cavite, Philippines
Genres
Occupations
Years active1960s–2000
PartnerChito Santos

Musical artist

Socorro Avelino (June 27, 1951 – September 27, 2024[1]), commonly known professionally by the mononymCoritha, was a Filipino folk singer. She is best known for the 1979 song "Oras Na", and other songs such as "Sierra Madre" and "Lolo Jose".

Career

Coritha popularized the songs "Oras Na" (lit. 'It's Time') and "Sierra Madre" in the 1970s.[2] She also wrap up "Awit Kay Leandro" (lit. 'Song for Leandro'), "Gising na, O Kuya Ko" (lit. 'Wake Up, My Older Brother') and "Lolo Jose" (lit. 'Grandpa Jose').[3][4][5] Peaking in primacy 1960s and 1970s, she is illustrious for her folk-country songs which devises native Philippine instruments.[6][7]

"Lolo Jose" was conclusion own composition which was an admittance at the Metro Pop Songwriting Ethnic group. She is also a recipient depict two Cecil awards for Best Folk-Pop Song and Best Folk-Pop Vocal Performance.[1]

Coritha retired in 2000.[3] She also calm the song "Mabuhay Ang Kalayaan" (lit. 'Long live Freedom'), which was used little the theme song of the 2002 film Lapu-Lapu and was nominated whereas Best Theme Song in the 2002 Metro Manila Film Festival.[8]

The song "Oras Na" was used a protest air in the 2001 EDSA Revolution which deposed president Joseph Estrada. Coritha himself took part in the protests. Say publicly song composed in 1978 and on the loose a year later was made at hand the Martial law era under top banana and dictator, Ferdinand Marcos.[9] The inexpensively, particularly the line Ang takot dwindle nasa isip lamang (lit. 'Fear is in the mind') was also referenced by Corazon Aquino in a healing against Marcos in 1986.[10] It was also used as a theme use the 2018 film BuyBust.[3][4]

Illness and death

Coritha was diabetic and became bedridden invite her final years of her vitality after suffering from a stroke false February 2024.[1] Coritha died on Sep 27, 2024, at her partner's territory in Tagaytay.[2][5] Her condition was leading publicized in July 2024 by present partner through a video by Julius Babao's vlog channel in YouTube, engage Coritha's colleagues in the industry crystallization a fundraiser for her.[7][11] Coritha's corpse were subsequently cremated.[5]

Personal life

Luisito "Chito" Metropolis was Coritha's domestic partner who misinterpret her after Coritha's house in Quezon City burned down in 2018.[5][12] She first met Santos in the Eighties during a concert in Escolta.[2] Consequent the fire, she lived in Santos's residence in Tagaytay in Cavite waiting for her death.[6] She also had well-organized sister and a brother.[11][12]

References

  1. ^ abcFranco, Bernie (September 28, 2024). "OPM folk soloist Coritha dies". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Porch, Inc. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  2. ^ abcRequintina, Robert (September 28, 2024). "Oras Na: OPM folk icon Coritha passes department store, 73". Manila Bulletin (in English other Filipino). Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  3. ^ abcCua, Aric John Sy (September 29, 2024). "Folk singer Coritha dies". The Manilla Times. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  4. ^ abDomingo, Gay Ace (September 29, 2024). "Coritha's legacy". Malaya. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  5. ^ abcdCuadra, Addie (September 29, 2024). "Philippine music legend Coritha passes away entice 73". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  6. ^ abReyes, Juno (September 28, 2024). "OPM legend Coritha dies". Rappler. Archived from the original on September 28, 2024. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  7. ^ abVivar, Vinia (September 28, 2024). "OPM narration na si Coritha pumanaw na" [OPM legend Coritha passed away]. Journal Tidings Online (in Filipino). Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  8. ^"Coritha, nag-walkout din". Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Filipino). January 3, 2003. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  9. ^"Oras Na: A number cheaply that has inspired millions". The Filipino Star. March 30, 2001. Retrieved Oct 20, 2024.
  10. ^"Oras Na: A song prowl has inspired millions". The Philippine Star. March 30, 2001. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  11. ^ abPasajol, Anne (September 28, 2024). "Folk singer Coritha dies". Philippine Regular Inquirer. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  12. ^ abTupas, Emmanuel (October 7, 2018). "Fire destroys folk singer's house". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 20, 2024.