The Sampaguitas Tickets

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Quick Facts About The Sampaguitas

• Biography and career: Based in the San Francisco Bay Area; trio of Aireene Espiritu, Jenevieve Francisco, and Cristina Ibarra, who sing Filipino folk songs and inspired originals in three-part harmony; their work explores being in a 'third culture' between worlds.
• Genre and style: Filipino folk songs blended with blues, folk, and doo-wop influences; arrangements highlight tight vocal harmonies and cultural roots.
• Discography: Debut album The Sampaguitas: Folk Songs from the Philippines & Beyond released October 5, 2023 on Little Village Foundation.
• Top tracks (2023 release era): Leading tracks include Dahil Sa Yo, Santa Clara Pinong Pino, Oras Na, Bahay Kubo, My Sampaguita, Sa Kabukiran, Planting Rice / Magtanim Ay Di Biro, Masdan Mo Ang Kapaligiran, Bayan Ko, Mama Did Her Best (per Apple Music track list).
• Awards/achievements: Featured on NPR Here & Now (WBUR) in Nov 2023, with coverage in Positively Filipino and East Bay Express; cited for elevating Filipino folk repertoire and diaspora perspectives.
• 2025 tour: Per The Sampaguitas Show page, a Bay Area–focused 2025 schedule includes venues such as Balay Kreative Artist Showcase (SF, 2/13/25), World Folk Jam (San Rafael, 3/21/25), various libraries and community venues in CA (Mar–Apr 2025), Mexipino Festival (San Jose, 10/3/25), The Annex Sessions (El Cerrito, 11/5/25), and additional Oakland/SF events through 10/25–11/25/25.