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Kuh Ledesma performs at Hacienda Isabella. Josh Mercado

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Josh Mercado

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770197514678image1.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Kuh Ledesma performs at Hacienda Isabella. <em>Josh Mercado</em></span></span></span></div><p>Every time Kuh Ledesma takes the stage, she delivers diva-like performances — radiant, flawless voice, and supreme confidence. She is exactly who she believes she is — even at her fabulous age.<br style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial" id="isPasted"/><br style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"/>After years of successful concerts, Ledesma performed again last January 31 and February 1 at A.R.T.E., located inside the breathtaking Hacienda Isabella in Indang, Cavite.<br style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"/><br style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"/>Titled &quot;Kuh Ledesma and The Music &amp; Magic,&quot; the pop diva demonstrated her undeniable confidence, serving shows marked by control, emotional depth, and unwavering vocal strength.<br style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"/><br style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"/>Her lovely interpretations of &quot;Dito Ba,&quot; &quot;Die With a Smile,&quot; and the ever-resonant &quot;Till I Met You&quot; were well received, with each song carried by lived experience rather than nostalgia.<br style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"/><br style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"/>A noteworthy highlight was the OPM icon&#x27;s impassioned rendition of &quot;Don&#x27;t Cry For Me Argentina,&quot; played with restraint and seriousness, followed by a genuinely moving version of &quot;This One&#x27;s For You,&quot; which brought the audience into an intimate interchange of appreciation and reflection.<br style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"/><br style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"/>These performances demonstrated her iconic status by showcasing her ability to fully inhabit a song, enabling its meaning to flow naturally.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770197572779image0.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Kuh Ledesma holds two-night concert. <em>Josh Mercado </em></span></span></span>Without a question, she remains the pop diva that many generations have grown up with. And, in true Ledesma fashion, she nailed the two-night event with her uplifting remarks.<br style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"/><br style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"/>The legendary singer was joined by Music &amp; Magic, who provided a strong counterweight to the event with their polished but passionate sound. Their set featured an explosive throwback energy, particularly in crowd-pleasing songs like &quot;I&#x27;ll Be There&quot; and &quot;Ain&#x27;t No Mountain High Enough,&quot; which brought warmth and movement into the hall.<br style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"/><br style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"/>Their soothing versions of &quot;Give Me Some Lovin&#x27;&quot; and &quot;How Deep Is Your Love&quot; showcased the band&#x27;s timeless musicality. The show featured many well-known songs, such as &quot;I Can&#x27;t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch),&quot; &quot;Betcha By Golly Wow,&quot; and &quot;Sweet Inspiration.&quot;<br style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"/><br style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"/>Isabella impressed with a bold, theatrical rendition of &quot;Don&#x27;t Rain On My Parade,&quot; while Fe De Los Reyes enlivened the audience with Odette Quesada&#x27;s novelty song &quot;That&#x27;s What I Like.&quot;</div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1770197601521image2.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Kuh Ledesma with Fe De Los Reyes. <em>Josh Mercado </em></span></span></span></div><p>Ledesma’s faith-inspired performances, however, served as the evening&#x27;s emotional center. &quot;Believer&quot; and her &quot;Pray&quot; medley showed the spiritual foundation that continues to drive her talent -- music served as affirmation rather than spectacle.<br style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"/><br style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"/>As the final notes faded, the audience was left with a distinct impression: this reunion was not an exercise in rehashing the past, but a gracious acknowledgement of a journey that was still unfolding.<br style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"/><br style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"/>As an added bonus to enhance the overall experience, visitors were given the unique opportunity to meet Ledesma and Music &amp; Magic after the show in a special meet and greet. To add to the excitement, guests had the opportunity to bond with Ledesma over breakfast the next day, rounding up their weekend with the pop diva.<br style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"/><br style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"/>Meanwhile, Ledesma has announced that she will return to Hacienda Isabella on February 14 for her Valentine dinner show, &quot;Ikaw&quot; -– a celebration of love, music, and narrative created specifically for the love month.</p>

<p>Every time Kuh Ledesma takes the stage, she delivers diva-like performances — radiant, flawless voice, and supreme confidence.</p>

Every time Kuh Ledesma takes the stage, she delivers diva-like performances — radiant, flawless voice, and supreme confidence.

Concert review: Kuh Ledesma still diva, delivers no-skip music numbers

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Concert review: Kuh Ledesma still diva, delivers no-skip music numbers

Josh Mercado

Published Feb 04, 2026 05:35 PM PHT

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