NAMCYA aims to raise awareness and appreciation by urban audiences of various traditional musical genres from cultural communities such as the Aeta, Bago, Bagobo, Bajau, B’laan, Bontoc, Dibabawan, Gaddang, Ifugao, Iranun, Kabihug, Kalagan, Kankana-ey, Karao, Maguindanao, Manobo, Maranaw, Subanen, Tausug, T’boli, Tinguian, Tiruray and Yakan.

Outstanding NAMCYA young artists like kulintang artists Amal Lumuntad, Salipada Mohamad, Juwing Jamma and Darna Insung have been featured in international festivals.

Samaan Sulaiman, kudyapiq player, has been awarded the Gawad Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA) as a living national treasure.

 
     
     
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