Acclaimed singer-songwriter and Widescope Entertainment’s Artist & Repertoire (A&R) Manager Ebe Dancel has recently been recognized as one of the only 10 musicians who defined the past decade (2010 to 2020) in the recently concluded SUDI Awards by the National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA).
Considered as one of the game-changing icons in the local music industry, Ebe first rose to prominence as a founding frontman and chief songwriter of the equally legendary hitmaking trio, Sugarfree; best known for iconic tunes like “Hari ng Sablay”, “Telepono”, “Mariposa”, “Kung Ayaw Mo Na Sa Akin”, and “Hang Over” among others.
Although Sugarfree disbanded in 2011, Ebe still managed to carve a successful career by being a songwriter-producer for other artists and a multi-platinum solo artist himself. Today, Ebe serves as a mentor-figure for aspiring young musicians who look up to him for inspiration.
His recent appointment as Artist & Repertoire (A&R) Manager further allows Ebe to continue championing Original Pilipino Music and take a more active role in developing promising young artists covering all genres.
“I’ve been singing, performing and recording for over two decades now and I’m excited to share what I know with the fresh, young talents out there, artists we can develop because OPM needs to keep going so I’m going to do everything that I can to help,” Ebe stated following his Widescope appointment.
Ebe’s selection as one of the 2020 NCCA SUDI honorees was made possible by a board of jury composed of Bobby Barreiro, Andre Allan Alvarez, Maria Rachelle Gerodias, Francis Reyes, Lutgardo Labad, Christian Bautista, Dr. Felipe De Leon, Jr. Dr. Elena Mirano, Melchor Villena, and Dr. Jose Buenconsejo. Moreover, no less than the National Artist for Music, Ryan Cayabyab has served as the chairman for the awards.
The word “sudi” itself is of Ilocano origin which essentially means “distinguished” or “celebrated.”
For his Widescope Entertainment family, Ebe’s award is “a well-deserved recognition.”
As shared by Widescope’s Music & Entertainment Director Neil Gregorio, “Ebe is one of the most prolific songwriters of our time. I am glad to have worked with him in his previous album and I am looking forward to creating more hits with him as a part of my team.”
Widescope President and CEO Vic De Vera echoes a similar sentiment. In his congratulatory note he said, “We are privileged and very proud of your achievements Ebe for being part of the growing Widescope team. You’re truly a pillar in the music industry! Congratulations! You deserve it!”
Ebe Dancel’s Widescope family is truly honored and proud for his newest feat.