Biography
Anastacio Mamaril
Effective period / Period of releases: 1974
Known as the "Trumpet King of the Philippines".Anastacio (Asiong) Mamaril, also known as the Philippines’ “King of Trumpet,” and both a composer and arranger, released around 300 recordings in various music labels. Mamaril’s rise to popularity started when he joined the Ylaya Orchestra. In 1954, he formed his own band, Asiong Mamaril and his Orchestra. Among his more popular releases are Cha-Cha No. 1 and Haba-Haba Cha-Cha.