Binabaylan music is a traditional musical form used in healing rituals led by babaylans or folk healers in Tubungan, Iloilo, especially in barangays Igtuble, Igpaho, and Molina. It uses native instruments like the bandyo and gitara, creating spiritual soundscapes that accompany rituals such as awag and pasaka. This music plays a central role in the community’s spiritual life and is passed down through hands-on mentorship, participation in rituals, and oral tradition. Banda musicians and elders serve as cultural bearers, guiding the younger generation through active involvement in ceremonies. However, its survival is threatened by modern influences, lack of youth interest, ...