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A LEAF OF FATE
LEVI CELERIO
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LEVI CELERIO
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“I noticed when the wind
blows through the
leaves, there was a
beautiful sound; a
musical instrument
created by the creator of
all things for poor
musicians.”
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His mother became his
inspiration for developing
his early musical interest.
Born on: April 30, 1910, As she encouraged him
to pursue music as an
in Tondo, Manila
escape from the filthy
conditions of their
Died on: April 02, 2002
neighborhood.
Parents: Cornelio Cruz
and Juliana Celerio
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Sa Ugoy ng Duyan
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Saan Ka man Naroon
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Misa de Gallo
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WORKS
“-mabilis lang din ako nakakagawa ng mga kanta,
ayoko talagang tumatagal ako sa pagsusulat.”
-Levi Celerio, in an Interview with Ryan Cayabyab on
“Music Time” in GMA 7 (1990s)
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SA UGOY NG
DUYAN
Composed in 1948
Is a lullaby that captures the sentimentality
and tenderness of a mother rocking her child
in a hammock
Has also been included in musical
compilation albums and anthologies
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SAAN KA MAN
NAROROON
Composed in 1968
Is a love song that speaks about the enduring love and
commitment of a person towards their significant
other, no matter the distance
Taught in music classes in schools and is a popular
choice during choral competitions and pageants
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MISA DE GALLO
Composed in 1978
Translates to “Rooster’s Mass”
Emphasizes the hopeful and joyful message of
the Christmas season
A combination of Christmas carol and Filipino
folk music elements
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RECOGNITIONS IN MUSIC AND LITERATURE
The Guinness Book of Records Leaf Player
Award
The Lifetime Achievement Award (1989)
Honorary Doctorate in the Humanities (1991)
The CCP Gawad Para Sa Sining Award (1991)
The Gawad Urian Award (1993)
PROLIFIC LYRICIST AND COMPOSER FOR WRITING MUSIC THAT
PERFECTLY EMBODIED THE HEARTFELT SENTIMENTS AND VALUED National Artist for Music and Literature Award
TRADITIONS OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE.
(1997)
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SUMMARY He participated His impressive
LEVI CELERIO’S IMPACT
in Philippine songwriting ability
ON FILIPINO CULTURE
television as an and his songs’
actor. lasting impression.
Even upon his
His recognition death, Levi
and identity as a Celerio remained
National Artist. honored by
many.
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THANK YOU!
FROM GROUP 3
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