By
Mary May A. Abellon
DIPOLOG CITY - International singer-songwriter David Pomeranz has added color to this
city’s centennial celebration with his live concert last July 1 at the Dipolog
City Sports Complex.
David Pomeranz, who is an
American singer, composer, lyricist and songwriter, has sold
over 35 million copies of his recordings worldwide. His musical projects have also earned him a
total of 18 gold and 22 platinum records.
He
sang over 20 songs during the concert like “Got to Believe in Magic,” “Born for You,” “If You Walked Away,” “On This Day,” “King and Queen of
Hearts” and many more.
People
from all walks of life and from different places in Zamboanga del Norte
expressed their eagerness and excitement, not to miss the chance of seeing him
in person for the first time through his live performance here in the city.
The
city government of Dipolog through the leadership of Mayor Evelyn T. Uy in partnership
with private sectors made the free live concert with the American singer
possible.
In
a press conference, the singer expressed his gratitude to all Dipolognons, the
city government and its officials for giving him a warm welcome and gracious
stay in the city.
“I
don’t believe and I don’t fear what others said about the peace situation in
Mindanao. Public disorder may happen anywhere in the world and Mindanao is not
confined in one place, like, here in Dipolog you have a peace-loving
community,” said David when asked whether he has hesitation to perform a
concert in Mindanao.
“If
you want to become a renowned singer, you must earn that through hard work and
experience. It will take you some time
to master stage craft, so, you should sing, perform anything and everything -
be it in clubs, family gatherings, wedding and birthdays, you have to sing it
for the people,” David concluded.
Other
cities he will visit this month are Pagadian, Valencia, Butuan, Ormoc,
Dumaguete, Tagbilaran, Roxas and Tagum. (PIA9)