How Joseph Gara Put Boholano Music on the Map | Bohol Buddy Podcast

Welcome to the Bohol Buddy Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with award-winning Visayan singer-songwriter Joseph Gara. From growing up in Alicia, Bohol, and singing lullabies for family to winning Vispop and headlining major concerts, Joseph opens up about his journey, the stories behind his songs like "Pangunis" and "Maria," and what it really takes to sustain a career in Bisaya music. We also dive into: Joseph’s early days in alternative rock bands The pivotal Vispop turning point that redefined his career The reality of music marketing, discipline, and community support in Bohol His vision for local music infrastructure and future artists Special thanks to our venue sponsor, Regus Tagbilaran, for supporting this episode! Need an office, coworking space or meeting room in Bohol? Book here: https://www.regus.com/en/ph/bohol/tag... Connect with Joseph Gara: Spotify: Joseph Gara TikTok / Facebook / Instagram / YouTube: @JosephGara 🔔 Subscribe to Bohol Buddy for more conversations celebrating Boholano culture, talent, and stories! #BoholBuddy #JosephGara #Vispop #BisayaMusic #BoholanoPride #Tagbilaran #BoholPodcast