Louie Gombar
Louie Gombar is an accomplished musician on Guam known for his playing of the vibes (vibraharp). Gombar started out as a musician at the young
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Jose Gumabon, Sr.
Jose Naputi Gumabon, Sr. (1904 – 1968) was musically and artistically gifted. He formed a stringed orchestra with his sons and close friends to play
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Joaquin “Ding” Palomo
Guitarist Joaquin “Ding” Palomo (1923 – 1997) was a well-known and well-accomplished musician. Although he was known by his peers for playing rhythm guitar, he
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Francisco G. Franquez
Francisco Garrido Franquez (1921 – 2006), also known as “Frank” or “Ankie,” first picked up the harmonica at the age of 14 years old. In
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Forrest Harris
Forrest Harris (1932 – ) first found his interest in music at nine years old while strumming a ukulele and playing a country song called
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Carlos T. Laguana
Carlos T. Laguana grew up at a time when noted jazz musicians throughout Guam were making a name for themselves. The son of the late
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Carlos C. Laguana
Carlos Cruz Laguana was born on 4 November 1925, and died at age 65 on 30 June 1991. He was a banker by profession, but
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Bill Muna
George William Pereira Muna, more commonly known as Bill Muna, was a noted musician and active member of the community on Guam. He was an
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Bautista Brothers
The Bautista brothers moved to Guam from the Philippines during the early 1950s. They were and are still highly respected by other local musicians.
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Jazz
Jazz is a unique style of modern music. Remnants of jazz can be heard in several different styles of music. The origin of jazz is