Kjwan Pinoy Banda

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Why the name Kjwan?

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Kjwan’s Sounds?

Alternative pinoy rock

Band History

Long-time friends and former high school band-mates Marc Abaya (vocals) and Kelley Mangahas (bass) got together with fellow Ateneans Jorel Corpus (guitar) and J-hoon Balbuena (drums) to form the band’s initial lineup. They were joined in 2004 by Boogie Romero (second guitar), another high school friend and former band-mate of Marc and Kelley, soon after the release of their self-titled debut album.

Band Members

  • Ramon Marcelino “Marc” Abaya - vocals
  • J-Hoon Balbuena - drums
  • Kelley Mangahas - bass
  • Boogie Romero - guitars
  • Jorel Corpus - guitars

Albums/Discography

  • kjwan
  • 2 step mav

Other Infos

  • Marc Abaya used to be the lead vocals of the band Sandwich
  • J-Hoon also plays for the band Kapatid
  • Kelley and Boogie are also part of the band Dicta License
  • Jorel also plays for the band Happy Meals
  • Boogie joined the band after the first album was released
  • arc is the son of Manolo Abaya and Marilou Diaz-Abaya, two two well-known named in Philippine Cinema

External Links

Kjwan on Wikipedia
Kjwan’s Myspace
Kjwan on Soundclick
Band Profile on MTVAsia