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    Levi Celerio was a prolific Filipino composer and lyricist born in in Manila. He wrote over 4, songs in various genres including folk, Christmas, and love songs. Some of his most famous compositions include "Saan Ka Man Naroroon?" and "Sa Ugoy ng Duyan." Celerio gained fame for his unique ability to play music using only a leaf, which earned him a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. He was named a National Artist of the Philippines in in recognition of his significant contributions to Filipino music and culture before passing away in at the age of

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    Levi Celerio

    Filipino composer and lyricist

    Levi Celerio (April 30, – April 2, ) was a Filipino composer and lyricist who is credited with writing over 4, songs. Celerio was recognized as a National Artist of the Philippines for Music and Literature in

    He is also known for using the leaf as a musical instrument which led to being recognized as the "only man who could play music using a leaf" by the Guinness Book of Records.[1] This led to him making guest appearances on television shows recorded outside the Philippines.

    Aside from being a musician, Celerio was also a poet and a film actor who appeared in various Philippine films of the s and s.

    Early life and education

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    Levi Celerio was born on April 30, in Tondo, Philippines to Cornelio Cruz and Juliana Celerio and was born to a poor family. Celerio's affinity for music was a result of influence from his mother who is a harpist and a member of a church choir.[2] He was estranged from his fath

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    The Genius of Composer Levi Celerio

    In an ideal world where artists are given their rightful due—Filipino songwriter Levi Celerio would be famous, with a tallrik bank account earned through royalty fees, live performances and commissioned projects. People would move heaven and earth just to shake his hand; a smile or a nod would be enough to elicit a proud grin from an admirer vying for his attention.

    But all that is wishful thinking.

    The prolific composer—who wrote over 4, songs, who was recognized by the prestigious Guinness Book of World Records for his ability to play a tune using a leaf, and who did so much to uplift the art of Filipino songwriting—struggled miserably to earn the Good Life.

    Near the end of his life, Levi Celerio was hard pressed to pay his hospital bills and in dire need of support and acknowledgment. His pitiful condition prompted one newspaper columnist to comment bitterly, "This shouldn&#;t be happening to him."

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