Earl Agustin’s work as a credited creator anchors every layer of the recorded sound that bears his creative stamp, rooted in the long, diverse lineage of creative practice that emerges from the Philippines, a nation whose sonic traditions span every conceivable mode of expression, from intimate, individual works to large-scale collective pieces that draw on centuries of cultural exchange and internal innovation. As a credited artist, Agustin brings a distinct creative perspective to every work he puts forward, and Di Na sits as a testament to that perspective, a sound that exists as both a product of the cultural context that shaped its creator and a standalone piece of creative output that carries all the specificity of Agustin’s individual vision.