Masino Intaray

Masino Intaray was a Filipino poet, bard artist, and musician who is a Palawan native known for his performance of the local traditions of basal, kulilal and bagit. He is also a recipient of the National Living Treasure recognition.[1]

Masino Intaray
Born	April 10, 1943 Makagwa Valley, Palawan, Philippine Commonwealth
Origin	Brooke's Point, Palawan, Philippines
Died	November 30, 2013 (aged 70)
Genres	Folk
Instruments	basal kulilal bagit

Intaray was born on April 10, 1943[2] in Makagwa Valley and lived Brooke's Point, Palawan. He is known for playing multiple indigenous instruments namely the basal (gong), aroding (mouth harp), and the babarak (ring flute). Intaray is also known for his performance of kulilal or songs and bagit, a form of vocal music.[3]

The Palawan native was married and had four children. Intaray died on November 30, 2013, due to complications from diabetes which included multiple bouts of stroke. He was aged 70.[3]

References

1. "National Living Treasures: Masino Intaray". National Commission for Culture and the Arts. 5 May 2015. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
2. "Official Calendar". Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
3. Cruz, Vida (12 December 2013). "Pala'wan epic chanter Masino Intaray, Manlilikha ng Bayan, dies at 70". GMA News. Archived from the original on 2 July 2018. Retrieved 23 October 2017.