OPM icon Mr. Basil S. Valdez celebrates his 75th birthday with ‘Salamin ng Buhay: Basil S. Valdez @ 75’ at the BGC Arts Center, where he will be sharing with the audience his music, strewn with the story of why he sings, why he sings what he sings and snapshots of who helped him make it happen.

It is his way of paying tribute to the most remarkable life of song he has lived, so far. Over the course of five decades, Basil’s music has beckoned the unique sentiments and nuisances of the Filipino soul, shored by his unmatched vocal sweeps. His music has become part of many Filipinos’ lives, with classics such as ‘Ngayon at Kailanman’ and ‘You.’

Musical journey

Basil’s musical journey began with an unexpected performance during his freshman
year in college. In 1972, he joined the renowned Circus Band. And five years later, he
released his debut solo album, ‘Ngayon at Kailanman,’ whose title track became one
of the most beloved OPM ballads of all time.

Through the years, Basil has become one of the country’s top and most respected
singers and interpreters of songs by renowned composers, including George
Canseco, Willy Cruz and National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab. His recordings, concerts and numerous awards reflect his deep, lasting influence on Filipino music.

Intimate gathering

‘Salamin ng Buhay: Basil S. Valdez @ 75’ will be a musical gathering made intimate
through Basil’s expression of gratitude to the multi-splendored life of song he has chosen to live.

The production will feature special performances with the Ryan Cayabyab Singers
on November 14 and the Ateneo Chamber Singers on November 21, 2026.

Shows start at 7:00 PM at the Globe Auditorium, Maybank Performing Arts Theater, BGC
Arts Center.

The event is produced by the Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc and made possible with the support of Lexus Philippines, Unilab, and Federal Land NRE Global Inc..

Further information

Tickets are available via Ticketworld online and all outlets, including the BGC Arts
Center Box Office.

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