SELLING SONGS of LEYTE

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Eli Africa

On the Philippine island province of Leyte, "Ta'bo" or market day shifts from town to town during the week where local residents flock to get their basic needs. A tradition among a few of the dried fish vendors, wares are sold using the rhythm of the songs they sing.


Maribel Tijones

Maria Kintana
Virgilio Mendiola Sr.

Reybert Ramos - Audio/Video Assist

Myles Jamito, Donato Alvarez, Jesse Alegre, Melvin Alegre - Producers
Jamieson Africa, Hilga Ann Africa - Associate Producers
Lilibeth Baldesco - Research
Gilopez & Corazon Kabayao - Violin & Piano

Best Foreign Short Documentary at the 2004 New York International Independent Film & Video Festival

14 minutes