Manila Grey On Embracing Filipino Pride And Empowering Youth Through Music: ‘Canada’s Built On Immigrants’
As Filipino Heritage Month rolls into motion, the dynamic Canadian duo Manila Grey, composed of Blame Soliven and Ghostride Neeko, recently shared their experiences as Filipino artists and their deep connection to their heritage in an interview with ET Canada’s Keshia Chanté.
When asked what to expect when meeting a Filipino partner’s family for the first time, Soliven advised: “Prepare for the tea, that’s for sure.” “Especially if you’re meeting all the aunties.
Be ready for some conversations. And prepare to sing your heart out because you know how it goes down when everyone is drinking and eating good food.
Someone’s going to start singing.” READ MORE: Canadian R&B Duo MANILA GREY Share Their Experiences As First-Generation Immigrants Finding Success In Music: ‘We Came From Nothing’ “And prepare to get offered food like five times in one night,” added Neeko.
