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Levi Celerio was a Filipino composer and lyricist born in 1910 in Tondo, Manila. He wrote lyrics for over 4,000 Filipino folk, Christmas, and love songs. Celerio was recognized as a National Artist of the Philippines for Music and Literature in 1997 in recognition of his significant contributions to Philippine art and music. He received a scholarship to study at the Manila Academy of Music and became the youngest member of the Manila Symphony Orchestra.

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Levi Celerio 082243

Levi Celerio was a Filipino composer and lyricist born in 1910 in Tondo, Manila. He wrote lyrics for over 4,000 Filipino folk, Christmas, and love songs. Celerio was recognized as a National Artist of the Philippines for Music and Literature in 1997 in recognition of his significant contributions to Philippine art and music. He received a scholarship to study at the Manila Academy of Music and became the youngest member of the Manila Symphony Orchestra.

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LEVI

CELERIO
April 30, 1910 – April 2, 2002
Levi Celerio
was a Filipino composer and
lyricist who is credited with writing
over 4,000 songs. Celerio, was
recognized as a national artist of
the Philippine music and literature
in 1997.

.
Born
April 30, 1910,Tondo, Manila
Died
April 2, 2002,Tondo, Manila
Age – 91 years old

Spouse
Lina Celerio
Parents
Juliana Celerio
Cornel Cruz
EDUCATION
He received a scholarship to the
academy of music in Manila and became
the youngest member of the Manila
Symphony Orchestra.
WORKS
He wrote several number of songs for local movies,
which earned him the lifetime achievement award
of the film Academy of the Philippines. Celerio has
written lyrics for more than 4,000 Filipino Folk,
Christmas and Love songs, including many that
became movies titles. His songs cherish life, convey
nationalistic sentiments and utter grand
philosophies.
FAME
Celerio was recognized by the Guiness
book of World Records as the only man
who could play music with a leaf.
Because of his talent, he was invited to
the Merv Griffin Show. He also
appeared on That’s Incredible
SONGS
• Ang pipit
• Gaano ko ikaw kamahal
• Sa ugoy ng duyan
• Hatinggabi
• Ako ay May Singsing
• O maliwanagna buwan
• Dungawin mo hirang
• Ang pasko ay sumapit
• Pitong gatang
• Saan kaman naroroon
1. Who is levi celerio ?
2. What is the contibution of levi celerio in the philippine art ?
3.educational attainment of levi celerio
4.
Levi Celerio was recognized as a National Artist of the
Philippines for Music and Literature in 1997. Wrote lyrics
for more than 4,000 Filipino folk and love songs. Made the
Guinness Book of Records for playing music using
leaves.Apr 19, 2021
Professions: composer, lyricist
Nationality: Philippines
Born: April 30, 1910, Tondo
THE END

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