Sowe-ey
[Bontoc song}
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Sowe-ey is a traditional Bontoc chant or song that is performed during rituals and ceremonies by the Bontoc people of the Cordillera region in the Philippines. To be clear, Sowe-ey is not the title of a song but a type of music produced by the people of Bontoc. Sowe-ey songs are often improvised and depend on the occasion, so there are no fixed lyrics. However the themes often sung about are nature, daily life, bravery, and traditions.This type of music is often used in community gatherings, harvest celebrations, and healing rituals. It reflects their spiritual beliefs, daily life, and connection to nature.It is sung in call-and-response style, meaning one person sings a line, and the group responds. It uses repetitive melodies and rhythmic patterns to create a hypnotic effect and is often accompanied by gangsa (gongs), drums, or other traditional instruments.
