Dap-ayan ti Kultura iti Kordilyera

IN THE NEWS:

SALIDUMMAY CALLS FOR REMOVAL OF AI-REMIXED SONGS

By Radyo Sagada

Dap-ayan ti Kultura iti Kordilyera and Salidummay have raised concern over AI-generated versions of their songs reportedly uploaded online without their consent.

According to the group, Salidummay’s music was created in the context of safeguarding cultural heritage and defending ancestral lands, and not for the commercialization of culture through unauthorized AI-generated content.

The public is encouraged to continue supporting the original versions of their songs. # # #

Dap-ayan ti Kultura iti Kordilyera and Salidummay have raised concern over AI-generated versions of their songs reportedly uploaded online without their consent.

According to the group, Salidummay’s music was created in the context of safeguarding cultural heritage and defending ancestral lands, and not for the commercialization of culture through unauthorized AI-generated content.

The public is encouraged to continue supporting the original versions of their songs.

📌 Read the full statement here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1D8ty6eVs2/

IN THE NEWS:

CORDILLERA CULTURAL GROUP SLAMS AI REMIXES OF SALIDUMMAY SONGS ON SPOTIFY

By Aldwin Quitasol of Daily Tribune

BAGUIO CITY — The organization reported that original songs including “Danum,” “Pagay,” and “Balay” were remixed using generative artificial intelligence and uploaded under the artist profile “AI SALIDUMMAY.” According to the group, the uploads were made without the knowledge or permission of the original creators, allowing the account to profit from the intellectual and cultural property of the band

DKK emphasized that Salidummay’s music has long been rooted in preserving Cordilleran culture and defending ancestral lands rather than commercial gain. The organization expressed concern that the unauthorized uploads contribute to the commercialization of indigenous culture through AI-generated content.

The group demanded the immediate removal of the songs from Spotify, stressing that no official discussions or agreements had taken place between Salidummay and the entity behind the AI account.

DKK also called on the public to support the band’s authentic recordings instead of the AI-generated remixes. The organization noted that most of Salidummay’s original works are available on YouTube, while the group’s 1987 self-titled album remains officially accessible on Spotify. # # #

BAGUIO CITY — The organization reported that original songs including “Danum,” “Pagay,” and “Balay” were remixed using generative artificial intelligence and uploaded under the artist profile “AI SALIDUMMAY.” According to the group, the uploads were made without the knowledge or permission of the original creators, allowing the account to profit from the intellectual and cultural property of the band. | Aldwin Quitasol

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:

Original songs by Salidummay such as Danum, Pagay, and Balay that were remixed with generative AI versions are now officially uploaded on Spotify under the artist's profile AI SALIDUMMAY without our consent. This means that AI SALIDUMMAY can now earn profit from our songs officially.

May we remind everyone that Salidummay's songs are created under the context of safeguarding our cultural heritage and defending our ancestral lands, not to profit from and commercialize our culture.

We are urging AI SALIDUMMAY to take down our songs immediately from your Spotify artist's profile while there is no official talk between you and Salidummay. We are also encouraging the public to support the ORIGINAL VERSIONS of our songs, majority of which are uploaded on Youtube, while the 1987 album "Salidummay" is uploaded on Spotify.

Iyaman ya matago-tago tako am-in!

IN PHOTOS:

Performing arts group Artista ti Kordilyera para iti Wayawaya (ARKIW) during the International Workers' Day mobilization, May 1, 2026, in Igorot Park, Baguio City.

Agbiag dagiti mangmangged ti pagilian! Sahod, itaas! Presyo, ibaba! ✊