Songbird

Directed by: Louie Ignacio
Country: Philippines
Length: 14 episodes

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How it feels

The show is a late-night musical program hosted by singer Regine Velasquez. Each episode centers on a specific theme like tributes to artists or movie soundtracks. Velasquez performs solo songs and duets with guest singers in front of a live audience.

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What happens

Songbird is a late-night musical show presented by singer Regine Velasquez in the Philippines. It premiered on GMA Network on May 15, 2008, and ended on August 9, 2008. Each episode has a musical theme at its core which ranges from artist tributes to songs taken from various genres and styles of music. The program featured solo performances rendered by Velasquez, in front of a live audience, as well as select duets with guest performers. The production numbers were based on the episode's concept of the week. Many of the songs covered on the show were often selected from the catalog of contemporary musical acts. The pilot episode featured songs of American singer Barbra Streisand, and subsequent episodes showcased tributes to artists such as Michael Jackson, Barry Manilow, and the Beatles. The music of Filipino singers such as Gary Valenciano, Zsa Zsa Padilla, and Basil Valdez have also been featured, with each of them appearing as guests. Soundtracks of films and television series have been a recurring theme, performed in three episodes. The stage design was set up with a large LED screen backdrop and a grand staircase. During the show's run, it first aired on Thursday nights, before moving to Saturday nights on its third episode until its conclusion. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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