''Hangád'' (

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: "yearning" or "desire") is an inspirational

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known for songs like ''Pananatili'', ''Pagkakaibigan'', and ''Panunumpâ'' (covered by

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singer

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). It consists of former members of ''Days with the Lord''.

History

Origins

Hangad's origins begin with th
Days with the Lord
(DWTL) retreat/recollection at the all-boys Ateneo de Manila High School. In need of a singing group for their own group, Chad Arcinue and Lance Lazatin recruited classmates and friends. A high school faculty member, Gabby Mallillin, encouraged the then-unnamed group to sing in the next DWTL sessions. Because of this, the same group of people would often find themselves participating in school activities. As the members were known to be participants of the DWTL seminars, the group has often been mistaken for the DWTL's "official" choir. Hence, in October 1991, the group decided to establish their own identity and adapted the name Hangad. Hangad made its debut concert in 1992. By the time they were in college, Hangad began to accept female members, initially from high schools and colleges such as

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and Stella Maris. The reconstituted Hangad continued with their participation in activities at the Ateneo de Manila University, including masses; the newly reorganized group also held its first concert in 1994. For their service to the university community, they were awarded the ''Dean's Award for Service''.

Career

In 1998, Hangad was offered a recording contract by the

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; that same year, the group released its self-titled debut album, Hangad. Hangad later re-released its album in CD format in 2000, with six new songs. In December 2001, they also released their first music video for the song, ''Pananatili'', which enjoyed regular telecasts at TV stations

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, PTV, TV5,

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, and TFC (and continues to this day). In 2006, Hangad won an

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for Best Inspirational or Religious Song.http://www.awitawards.com.ph/winners2006_tech.html Accessed 20 December 2006. Hangad has appeared on several notable events by the

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, the Awit Awards. They have performed with other notable Filipino singers like

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, the APO Hiking Society and

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. They have also lent their voices and music for Philippine television shows as the children's show

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(now out of production) and the Saturday cooking special

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(currently shown on

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). Besides their musical work, they also participate in outreach projects and fundraisers. In addition, they also conduct workshops for parish-based choirs.

Discography

* '' Hangad'' (in cassette, 1998; in CD, 2000, with six additional tracks) * '' Hangad a Capella'' (2002) * ''

Pasko Naming Hangad ''Pasko Naming Hangad'' () is the third album recorded by Philippine-based vocal ensemble Hangad. It is Hangad's first Christmas-themed album, containing original compositions and arrangements of some familiar Christmas songs. Pasko Naming Ha ...

'' (2002) ( Tag. ''Christmas, Our Desire'') * '' The Easter Journey'' (2005) * '' A Wish for Christmas'' (2006) * '' Hangad: Noon at Ngayon'' (2008) * '' Dwells God'' (2010) (A collaboration project with Himig Heswita) * '' This Time With You'' (2011) * '' Glory And Praise'' (2016) * ''Magalak'' (2018) * ''Bawat Pintig'' (2024)

Awards

* Hangad was awarded the Dean's Award by the Ateneo de Manila University for their contributions to the university's community. * Pasko Naming Hangad was nominated in the Awit Awards in 2003 for Best Album Packaging for

. * In 2006, Hangad won an

in Best Inspirational or Religious Song for Pieta (Oyayi sa Paanan ni Hesus) ( Tag. '' Pieta:

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e at the Foot of Jesus' Cross''). They bested out more popular nominees for the same category such as

(who was nominated thrice in the same category) and

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.http://www.awitawards.com.ph/finalists2006.html Awit Awards 2006 (nominees list). Accessed 20 December 2006. *In 2019, Hangad has received a
Awit Award nomination
for Best Christmas Recording, for ''Magalak sa Kapanganakan'' ("Rejoice in Christ's Coming"). The song is from their ''Magalak'' album (2018), which features an all-original Advent and Christmas line-up composed and arranged by Hangad members.

References

External links

Hangad's official website

- page showing Hangad's award for ''Pieta'' *

{{authority control Filipino choirs Musical groups established in 1991 1991 establishments in the Philippines