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Modesto Tuzon's Philippine bandurria

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Modesto Tuzon's Philippine bandurria, a string instrument similar to a mandolin. Modesto was known…

Modesto Tuzon seranading Smokey the cat in Las Lomas, CA

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Modesto Tuzon playing bandurria (a Filipino mandolin) for the family cat. The music stand he is…

Modesto Tuzon's transposition of music

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Modesto Tuzon's transposition of "You Light Up My Life" and "How Deep is Your Love." It was likely…

Modesto Tuzon's songlist and lyrics

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A notebook with Modesto Tuzon's songlist and the lyrics for his songs. These songs were likely…

Ardell Tuzon singing at Filipino community event

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Linda Ardell Tuzon (left) singing at a Filipino community event at Watsonville Veterans' Hall.

Modesto Tuzon with band

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Modesto Tuzon's band playing for a Filipino community event at Watsonville Veterans' Hall. Modesto…

Tuzon Band on a Float on 4th of of July, 1977

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The Tuzon band on a parade float performing for a July 4th celebration in Watsonville.

July 4th Float with the Tuzon Band and Princesses, 1977

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A Filipino Community July 4th float with the Tuzon band and women dressed as "princesses" in…

July 4th Float with the Tuzon Band, 1977

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A Filipino Community July 4th float with the Tuzon band riding besides women wearing white dresses.…

Men Playing Instruments

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A group of men playing instruments while others watch. The man in the middle playing guitar is Paul…