Famous Filipino

Composers

Levi CelerioLevi Celerio•   He wrote 4000 songs and remained poor. But that is He wrote 4000 songs and remained poor. But that is

something every man of his kind takes pride of. something every man of his kind takes pride of.

• His compositions range from Filipino folk songs to His compositions range from Filipino folk songs to Christmas songs to love songs.Christmas songs to love songs.

• His name was placed in the Guinness Book of World His name was placed in the Guinness Book of World Records for his leaf-playing feat.Records for his leaf-playing feat.

• He was known as the only man who could play music He was known as the only man who could play music with a leaf. with a leaf.

• He died on April 2, 2002.He died on April 2, 2002.

Christmas songs: Christmas songs: Pasko na Naman, Ang Pasko ay Sumapit, and Pasko na Naman, Ang Pasko ay Sumapit, and Misa de GalloMisa de Gallo. .

Love songs: Love songs: Saan Ka Man Naroroon, Kahit Konting Pagtingin, Saan Ka Man Naroroon, Kahit Konting Pagtingin, Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal, Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan, and Ikaw. Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal, Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan, and Ikaw. Folk songs: Folk songs: Ang Pipit, Tinikling, Tunay na Tunay, Itik-Itik, Waray-Ang Pipit, Tinikling, Tunay na Tunay, Itik-Itik, Waray-Waray, Pitong Gatang, Ako ay May Singsing, Alibangbang, Waray, Pitong Gatang, Ako ay May Singsing, Alibangbang, Alembong, Galawgaw, Caprichosa, Ang Tapis Ni Inday, Alembong, Galawgaw, Caprichosa, Ang Tapis Ni Inday, Dungawin Dungawin Mo Hirang, Umaga na Neneng, Ikaw Kasi and Mo Hirang, Umaga na Neneng, Ikaw Kasi and Basta't Mahal Basta't Mahal Kita.Kita.His best songs combine great poetry, philosophy and passion. These His best songs combine great poetry, philosophy and passion. These are are O Maliwanag na Buwan, Dahil Sa Isang Bulaklak, Sa Ugoy ng O Maliwanag na Buwan, Dahil Sa Isang Bulaklak, Sa Ugoy ng Duyan, Bagong Pagsilang and Sapagkat Kami'y Tao LamangDuyan, Bagong Pagsilang and Sapagkat Kami'y Tao Lamang. . Levi also wrote nationalistic songs such as Ang Bagong Lipunan, Levi also wrote nationalistic songs such as Ang Bagong Lipunan, Lupang Pangarap, and Tinig ng Bayan. Imagine the world without Lupang Pangarap, and Tinig ng Bayan. Imagine the world without these songs, and the Philippines would have been less known for its these songs, and the Philippines would have been less known for its happy, romantic and enthusiastic people. happy, romantic and enthusiastic people. 

Julián FelipeJulián Felipe

• A dedicated music teacher and composer, A dedicated music teacher and composer, he was appointed by then-President Emilio he was appointed by then-President Emilio Aguinaldo as Director of the National Band Aguinaldo as Director of the National Band of the First Philippine Republic. He died of the First Philippine Republic. He died in Manila. in Manila.

• As the composer of the music of the As the composer of the music of the Filipino national anthem, now known Filipino national anthem, now known as as Lupang HinirangLupang Hinirang. .

NICANOR ABELARDONICANOR ABELARDO

• Abelardo was a prolific composer of the Abelardo was a prolific composer of the kundimankundiman in  in the 1920s. His works Bituing Marikit, the 1920s. His works Bituing Marikit, sarsuela, sarsuela, Dakilang Punglo, Kundiman ng Luha, Mutya Ng Dakilang Punglo, Kundiman ng Luha, Mutya Ng Pasig and ''Nasaan Ka Irog?'' had stirring, poetic Pasig and ''Nasaan Ka Irog?'' had stirring, poetic lyrics which later evolved into movie theme songs.lyrics which later evolved into movie theme songs.

•TributeTribute•His composition ''Naku… Kenkoy!" (1930) combines the fox-trot His composition ''Naku… Kenkoy!" (1930) combines the fox-trot and waltz with humor. Used as a tribute to and waltz with humor. Used as a tribute to thethekomikskomiks character, Kenkoy, His works have continued to draw  character, Kenkoy, His works have continued to draw interest even after his death in 1934. interest even after his death in 1934. He composed more than 144 songs.He composed more than 144 songs.

“Father of Filipino Sonata”

Antonio J. Molina (1894-1980) was a National Artist of the Philippines. A musical great, he was considered the peer of two other great Filipino musicians Nicanor Abelardo and Francisco Santiago. His talent was prodigious: he was the first violoncellist of pre-war times, a composer, conductor, pedagogue, and music administrator.

As a composer Molina was credited with over 500 compositions, including:As a composer Molina was credited with over 500 compositions, including:HatinggabiHatinggabi, among earliest violin selections, among earliest violin selectionsMalikmataMalikmata, piano, pianoAna MariaAna Maria, zarzuela, zarzuelaMisa Antoniana Grand Festival MassMisa Antoniana Grand Festival MassAng Batingaw, Kundiman- Kundangan; (chamber music)Ang Batingaw, Kundiman- Kundangan; (chamber music)Kung sa Iyong Gunita, Pandangguhan; (vocal music)Kung sa Iyong Gunita, Pandangguhan; (vocal music)Amihan, Awit ni Maria ClaraAmihan, Awit ni Maria ClaraLarawan Nitong Pilipinas, among others.Larawan Nitong Pilipinas, among others.

A true pioneer, he was one of the first composers to incorporate pentatonic scales A true pioneer, he was one of the first composers to incorporate pentatonic scales and ethnic instruments such as the and ethnic instruments such as the kulintang, and gabbang in his symphonies., and gabbang in his symphonies.

Antonio J. MolinaAntonio J. Molina

•““Kapantay ay LangitKapantay ay Langit” paved the way to numerous hit songs like ” paved the way to numerous hit songs like "Kailangan Kita," ""Kailangan Kita," "Ako Ang Nagwagi, Ako Ang Nasawi," "Ngayon At Ako Ang Nagwagi, Ako Ang Nasawi," "Ngayon At Kailanman," "Dito Ba" and "Langis at Tubig."Kailanman," "Dito Ba" and "Langis at Tubig."•Canseco’s songs have helped most of our talented performers’ rise Canseco’s songs have helped most of our talented performers’ rise to fame. He has composed hits for singers like Basil Valdez, Kuh to fame. He has composed hits for singers like Basil Valdez, Kuh ledesma, Sharon Cuneta, Dulce, and Pilita Corralesledesma, Sharon Cuneta, Dulce, and Pilita Corrales•He has won a total of 6 FAMAS Awards for Best Movie Theme He has won a total of 6 FAMAS Awards for Best Movie Theme Song.the Artistic Achievement Award.Song.the Artistic Achievement Award.•He was paid 1.5 million my Pres. Marcos for composing the song He was paid 1.5 million my Pres. Marcos for composing the song ““Ako Ay Pilipino.Ako Ay Pilipino. “ “•He composed more than 193 songs.He composed more than 193 songs.

George CansecoGeorge Canseco

•Multi-awarded composer Canseco had no formal training in Multi-awarded composer Canseco had no formal training in music. music. •When Martial Law was declared in 1972, he turned to When Martial Law was declared in 1972, he turned to composing songs. His first composition was composing songs. His first composition was “I Will Never Be “I Will Never Be YoursYours,” followed by “,” followed by “You’re all I LoveYou’re all I Love.” .”

•The Father of Kundiman Art Song •He was born in Santa Maria, Bulacan, on January 29, 1889 •to musically-minded peasant parents. In 1908,

•Santiago's masterpiece was the “cocerto de B flat minor" for pianoforte and orchestra. His most famous piece "Kundiman, (Anak-Dalita)", was sung upon the request of King Alfonso XIII before the Royal Court of Spain.

•His other compositions are the kundiman "Sakali Man", "Hibik ng Filipinas", "Pakiusap", "Ang Pag-ibig", "Suyuan", "Alaala Kita", "Ikaw at Ako", "Ano Kaya ang Kapalaran?", "Hatol Hari Kaya?", "Sakali't Mamatay", "Dalit ng Pag-ibig", "Aking Bituin", "Madaling Araw" and "Pagsikat ng Araw".

•He was named UP Emeritus Professor of Piano, on May 25, 1946. The nationalistic musician died of heart attack on September 28, 1947.

Francisco SantiagoFrancisco Santiago

Freddie Aguilar

-Ferdinand Pascual Aguilar -Ferdinand Pascual Aguilar -February 5, 1953 (age 55)  -February 5, 1953 (age 55)  -Singer-songwriter (composed 44 songs)-Singer-songwriter (composed 44 songs)-known works: “anak”, “Bulag, Pipi at Bingi,” -known works: “anak”, “Bulag, Pipi at Bingi,” “Magdalena”, “Olongapo,” “bayan ko”, “Trabaho,” “Magdalena”, “Olongapo,” “bayan ko”, “Trabaho,” and “Estudyante Blues.” and “Estudyante Blues.” Anak, This song about parents’ unconditional love for Anak, This song about parents’ unconditional love for a wayward son was released in 56 countries and a wayward son was released in 56 countries and translated into more than 26 foreign languages. translated into more than 26 foreign languages. -“Bayan Ko” (theme song of anti-Marcos protesters )-“Bayan Ko” (theme song of anti-Marcos protesters )-awards: Cecil Awards for Folk Vocal Performance, -awards: Cecil Awards for Folk Vocal Performance, Asia Star Award from the Korea .Asia Star Award from the Korea .

He composed more than 100 songs.He composed more than 100 songs.

Joey Ayala-a contemporary pop music artist -Songwriter and columnist -an Economics graduate of the Ateneo de Davao University -combines the sounds of Filipino ethnic instruments with modern pop music. -uses indigenous string instruments and modern instruments like electric guitar, bass guitar and drums -known works: “tabi po”, "Walang Hanggang Paalam" , "Wala Nang Tao Sa Santa Filomena." -Awards:Benigno S. Aquino, Jr. Award for Social Artistry, Datu Bago Award,TOYM

Apo Hiking Society  -Apolinario Mabini Hiking Society -Apolinario Mabini Hiking Society -famous group was organized in 1969-famous group was organized in 1969-originaly composed of 13 members-originaly composed of 13 members-ateneo de manila highschool-ateneo de manila highschool-Daniel “Danny” Javier, 57, Jaime -Daniel “Danny” Javier, 57, Jaime Ramon “Jim” Paredes, 53; and Jose Ramon “Jim” Paredes, 53; and Jose “Boboy” Garovillo, 53. “Boboy” Garovillo, 53. -distinct Filipino culture and style -distinct Filipino culture and style -known works:“Mahirap Magmahal ng -known works:“Mahirap Magmahal ng Syota ng Iba,” “Pumapatak ang Ulan,” Syota ng Iba,” “Pumapatak ang Ulan,” ““Nakapagtataka”, “doobidoo” Nakapagtataka”, “doobidoo” -awards:The Best Group “cited by the -awards:The Best Group “cited by the Awit Awards”Awit Awards”

Gary Granada-born in 1960 in Maco Davao (Compostela Valley) -finished valedictorian at Maco Heights and Maryknoll schools.-Metallurgical Engineering, University of the Philippines (kicked out of U.P. and has no college diploma)-known works: “Dam”, “Bahay”, “Mabuti pa sila”-works as voice and on-cam talent for PCIJ, DED,ABS-CBN, PROCESS, GMA Network and Ad Agencies

Cruz's compositions "Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi" and "I'll Cruz's compositions "Araw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi" and "I'll Never Ever Say Goodbye" respectively helped make Never Ever Say Goodbye" respectively helped make Didith Reyes and Nonoy Zuñiga popular.Didith Reyes and Nonoy Zuñiga popular.More accessibleMore accessible

He also did the theme songs for the movies "Kung He also did the theme songs for the movies "Kung Mahawi man ang Ulap," "Maging Akin Ka Lamang," Mahawi man ang Ulap," "Maging Akin Ka Lamang," "Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga," and "Himala Ng Pag-Ibig." "Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga," and "Himala Ng Pag-Ibig." And his compositions, "Bituing Walang Ningning," And his compositions, "Bituing Walang Ningning," "Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas," "Bukas Luluhod ang mga "Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas," "Bukas Luluhod ang mga Tala" and "Oras-Oras, Araw-Araw" made their mark Tala" and "Oras-Oras, Araw-Araw" made their mark because the melodramatic progression of the ballads because the melodramatic progression of the ballads made Sharon Cuneta more accessible to the masses.made Sharon Cuneta more accessible to the masses.

WILLY CRUZ

Ryan CayabyabCayabyab• He is the most popular Filipino composer of modern He is the most popular Filipino composer of modern

times. Through the years, Ryan Cayabyab has gone into times. Through the years, Ryan Cayabyab has gone into jazz, theater, and pop to cover all listening bases. He jazz, theater, and pop to cover all listening bases. He even incorporated ethnic music in “Misa,” “Kapinangan,” even incorporated ethnic music in “Misa,” “Kapinangan,” and “Maria Makiling.”and “Maria Makiling.”

• But like other composers, He endeared himself to the But like other composers, He endeared himself to the public through his radio-friendly compositions like “Araw public through his radio-friendly compositions like “Araw Gabi,” “Iduyan Mo,” “Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika,” Gabi,” “Iduyan Mo,” “Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika,” “Kailan,” “Kumukutikutitap,” “Minsan ang Minahal ay “Kailan,” “Kumukutikutitap,” “Minsan ang Minahal ay Ako,” “Liman-Dipang Tao,” “Wala Kang Katulad,” and Ako,” “Liman-Dipang Tao,” “Wala Kang Katulad,” and “Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka.”“Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka.”

• Cayabyab’s works are often praised for their poetic yet Cayabyab’s works are often praised for their poetic yet easy to grasp word play mirroring the plight of the easy to grasp word play mirroring the plight of the common people.common people.

• He composed more than 400 songs and still counting.He composed more than 400 songs and still counting.

Jose Mari ChanJose Mari Chan

• Jose Mari ChanJose Mari Chan (born March 11, 1945) is  (born March 11, 1945) is a Chinese Filipino singer, songwriter and a Chinese Filipino singer, songwriter and businessman in the sugar industry. businessman in the sugar industry.

• Among his famous songs were “Among his famous songs were “Tell me your Tell me your name”, “Christmas in our hearts”, “Beautiful name”, “Christmas in our hearts”, “Beautiful Girl” and “Constant change”.Girl” and “Constant change”.

• He is known for his He is known for his “Beautiful Girl“Beautiful Girl” and become ” and become one of the most-respected and most-enduring one of the most-respected and most-enduring singer-songwriter of the country. He is the only singer-songwriter of the country. He is the only singer/composer/producer that has been singer/composer/producer that has been bestowed lifetime achievement awards bestowed lifetime achievement awards

Ely Buendia-Eleandre Basiño Buendía -Eleandre Basiño Buendía -born November 2, 1970--born November 2, 1970--University of the Philippines, Diliman -University of the Philippines, Diliman -writer and musician who gained -writer and musician who gained fame as guitarist, songwriter, and fame as guitarist, songwriter, and lead vocalist in the popular Pinoy lead vocalist in the popular Pinoy rock band rock band -Eraserheads, The Mongols, Pupil,-Eraserheads, The Mongols, Pupil,-known works: “Pare ko”, “Ang huling -known works: “Pare ko”, “Ang huling El Bimbo”, “Ligaya”El Bimbo”, “Ligaya”-"The Beatles of the Philippines" -"The Beatles of the Philippines"

Ogie Alcasid

• singer, songwriter, comedian, singer, songwriter, comedian, composer, television host, actor, composer, television host, actor, and entrepreneur.and entrepreneur.

• His well known song were “Nandito His well known song were “Nandito Ako , Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang?, Ako , Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang?, Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw, Pangako Sa Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw, Pangako Sa yo’ and  Ikaw Sana”. yo’ and  Ikaw Sana”.

•Roman Villame, real name of Yoyoy, went a long way from being a public utility driver and a councilor from Cebu before finally recording his own music. •Yoyoy was known for his catchy novelty songs such as "Mag-Exercise Tayo," "Si Filemon," "Hayop Na Kombo," "Tarsan at Barok," "Philippine Geography," "Butsekik," among others.

•His long list of hits and his entertaining style of music His long list of hits and his entertaining style of music earned him the title of "King of Philippine Novelty earned him the title of "King of Philippine Novelty Songs“Songs“

Yoyoy VillameYoyoy Villame

Lito CamoLito Camo• Lito CamoLito Camo is a Filipino singer and  is a Filipino singer and

songwriter. He established his reputation songwriter. He established his reputation more solidly as a composer instead of more solidly as a composer instead of being a singer which was his initial dream. being a singer which was his initial dream.

• Known for his novelty hits, he is dubbed as Known for his novelty hits, he is dubbed as reigning reigning king of the novelty songs.king of the novelty songs. He He turned artists into an instant sensation turned artists into an instant sensation because of his songs. because of his songs.

• Among his famous composition were, Pera Among his famous composition were, Pera O Bayong, Bakit Papa, Spaghetti Song, O Bayong, Bakit Papa, Spaghetti Song, Ms. Flawless, Igiling-Giling, Bulaklak, lagot Ms. Flawless, Igiling-Giling, Bulaklak, lagot ka!, In or Out, Wowowee, Dododo ka!, In or Out, Wowowee, Dododo Dadada, Giling-Giling and Nakaka...Dadada, Giling-Giling and Nakaka...

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