Samaon Sulaiman was a Filipino musician who is a recipient of the National Living Treasure award. The Maguindanaon is known for his mastery of the indigenous kutyapi instrument. Born on 3 March 1953, Sulaiman first learned playing kutyapi at around 13 years old from his uncle. By the time he was 35 years old, he was already recognized in

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for his skills in playing the instrument as well as being a teacher to aspiring kutyapi practitioners. He is credited for influencing other local experts in his area such as Esmael Ahmad, Bitul Sulaiman, Nguda Latip, Ali Ahmad and Tukal Nanalon. Sulaiman also plays the

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, agong (suspended bossed gong with wide rim),

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palendag The palendag, also called Pulalu (Manobo and Mansaka), Palandag (Bagobo), Pulala (Bukidnon) and Lumundeg ( Banuwaen) is a type of Philippine bamboo flute, the largest one used by the Maguindanaon, a smaller type of this instrument is called the Hu ...

, and the tambul. He was also a barber, as well as an

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at the Libutan mosque. He died on 21 May 2011.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Sulaiman, Samaon 1953 births 2011 deaths Filipino musicians Filipino Muslims People from Maguindanao National Living Treasures of the Philippines