Filipino American singer Thomas Orlina submits Tagalog song 'Magsayaw Na Tayo' for 2027 Grammy consideration
Los Angeles-born Filipino American singer-songwriter Thomas Orlina has submitted his Tagalog-language P-pop song "Magsayaw Na Tayo (Let's Dance Now)" for consideration in the Best Asian Pop Music Performance category at the 2027 Grammy Awards.
Filipino American singer-songwriter Thomas Orlina has submitted his Tagalog-language P-pop song "Magsayaw Na Tayo (Let's Dance Now)" for consideration in the Best Asian Pop Music Performance category at the 2027 Grammy Awards, INQUIRER.net USA reported. The Recording Academy is scheduled to announce the nominees on 16 November, ahead of the ceremony on 7 February 2027.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Orlina grew up immersed in Filipino and American traditions. He performs the song entirely in Tagalog and describes it as his "love letter to the Philippines". His parents, Tomas and Josephine Orlina, helped inspire the project, according to Asian Journal.
"This project is much bigger than me," Orlina said in a statement. "It's about representation, family, culture, and showing that Filipino stories deserve to be celebrated on the world's biggest stages."
The music video, directed by Elani Kay, features Filipino and American dancers in performances combining choreography, athleticism and boxing. Orlina joins several Filipino artists seeking recognition at the 2027 Grammys, including SB19, BINI, Ben&Ben and Baby Dolls, INQUIRER.net USA reported.
Key facts
- Orlina submitted "Magsayaw Na Tayo" for consideration in the Best Asian Pop Music Performance category.
- The Recording Academy is scheduled to announce 2027 Grammy nominees on 16 November.
- The song is performed entirely in Tagalog.
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