MARIA CAFRA - KUMUSTA MGA KAIBIGAN

Positively one of the most prolific bands during the 70s, Maria Cafra spread its wings and made history as one of the frontrunners of Pinoy Rock alongside legends like the Juan dela Cruz Band.

“Kumusta Kaibigan," “Buhay Gapo," and “Exodus" are only some of the many songs that Resty Fabunan, Jun Fabunan, and Rolly Averilla made legendary.

Resty, the band’s composer and lead guitarist, recalls that long-haired guys were forbidden during Martial Law. In the 70s, that meant they had to avoid the authorities while hopping from gig to gig. The trio claimed they only had only Rock and Roll, never drugs, to sustain them during those tough times.

Then, Maria Cafra suddenly disbanded. The members moved on with their lives not looking back.

After three decades, the band is slowly easing its way back into the music scene. But the original trio is no more. Dennis has taken his father Jun’s place as bassist. Jun died while performing in a gig almost a decade ago.

With a different generation and advanced technology that permeate the present music scene, how will Maria Cafra regain its former glory? Will their famous songs of long ago be enough to break boundaries? -Jay Taruc (GMA-7)