Ryan CayabyabBorn:May 4, 1954Birthplace:ManilaRace:AsianField:Composer

Warmly known as Mr. Raymundo Cipriano Pujante Cayabyab born on May 4, 1954 in Manila, Philippines. Ryan's mother was an opera singer; she died when he was only 6, while his father fight to sustain him and his three siblings. His mother's wish was that no one of her children would make music as a line of work; knowing how tough life is for a musician with insufficient income.

Ryan Cayabyab firstly took up Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in the University of the Philippines, Diliman. But at the same moment, he searched for an employment to sustainhis studies, and sooner join with then-Senator Salvador Laurel as accompanist for the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) Chorale Ensemble. Noting his incomparable abilityon the piano, the Senator presented him a scholarship that would allow Ryan to alter his course and hold learning in music.

Cayabyab afterward graduated from the UP College of Music earning a Bachelor of Music, Major in Composition degree. Following that, he became a complete professor for the Department of Composition and Music Theory in the UP Diliman for about two decades.

At the twist of the century, he was about to take his family and transfer abroad, but when presented by Danding Cojuangco, President of the San Miguel Corporation, a authority post thatwould give him full way in producing and performing new music that would carry out a new wave to the Philippine music scene, he acknowledged the proposal.

Ryan Cayabyab is a prominent Filipino musician and the existing Executive and Artistic Director of the San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts. His works vary from specially made full-length ballets, theater musicals, choral pieces, a crowd set to unaccompanied chorus, and orchestral pieces, to salable recordings of popular composition, film scores and television specials. 

Now, he is presently in his 7th year as Executive and Artistic Director of the San Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts.

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Discography

GREAT FILIPINO LOVE SONGS.

Track List:

Bato sa Buhangin Maalaala Mo Kaya Ikaw Minamahal Kita Dahil Sa Iyo Hindi Kita Malimot Ang Tangi Kong Pag-ibig Buhat Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal Ikaw ang Mahal Ko Katakataka Minamahal, Sinasamba Saan Ka Man Naroroon Lahat ng Araw

GREAT ORIGINAL PILIPINO MUSIC BY RYAN CAYABYAB

All songs in the album composed and arranged by Ryan Cayabyab. All songs recorded in 2001, except tracks 5, 8, and 9, which are SMMC a capella tracks and were recorded in 2004. This album received three nominations in the 18th Awit Awards aside from winning Best Musical Arrangement for Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka. Under Sony-BMG Pilipinas.

Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka (winner, 18th Awit Awards, Best Musical Arrangement)

Iduyan Mo Kahit Ika'y Panaginip Lang Paraisong Parisukat Tunay na Ligaya Nais Ko Liman-Dipang Tao Tsismis Da Coconut Nut Iniibig Kita Paraiso Awit ng Pagsinta (Epithalamium) - from Ryan Cayabyab and Bienvenido

Lumbera's pop-ballet Rama Hari; lyrics by Lumbera

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Hibang sa Awit - lyrics by Jose Javier Reyes

PASKO I

Kampana ng Simbahan Heto na Naman - music and lyrics by Ryan Cayabyab Namamasko Tuloy na Tuloy pa rin ang Pasko Sa Paskong Darating Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon (Ang Pasko ay Sumapit) Kumukutikutitap* Mano Po Ninong, Mano Po Ninang Noche Buena Heto na Naman ang Pasko** Maligayang Pasko** Pasko na Naman

PASKO II

Ngayong Pasko* Pasko Na Sinta Ko Paskong Walang Hanggan* Himig Pasko Miss Kita Kung Christmas Isang Taong Lumipas* Ang Aking Pamasko Ang Mahalin Ka** Anong Gagawin Mo Ngayong Pasko - music and lyrics by Ryan Cayabyab Ang Naaalala Ko** Munting Sanggol - music and lyrics by Ryan Cayabyab Payapang Daigdig

THE FILIPINO CLASSICS

Diyos Lamang ang Nakakaalam Babalik Ka Rin Dahil Sa Isang Bulaklak Bituing Marikit Kung Nagsasayaw Kita Madaling Araw Sa Ugoy ng Duyan Bakas ng Lumipas Sapagka't Kami ay Tao Lamang

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Lagi Kitang Naaalala Bayan Ko Mahiwaga

Nicanor Abelardo Born:1893-02-07

Birthplace:San Miguel, BulacanDied:1934-03-21

Race:AsianField:Composer

Famous for:Kundiman songs

 Nicanor Abelardo is a Filipino composer who composed over a hundred of Kundiman Songs especially before and during the World War II. Born in San Miguel de Mayumo (now is San Miguel, Bulacan in February 7, 1893, Nicanor Sta.Ana Abelardo was introduced to music when he was five years old, when his father taught him the solfeggio and the banduria. At the age of 8, he was able to compose his first work, a waltz entitled "Ang Unang Buko," which was dedicated to his grandmother. At the age of 13, he was already playing at saloons and cabarets in Manila. At age 15, he was already teaching in barrio schools in San Ildefonso and San Miguel Bulacan. All of these happened even before young Abelardo finally took up courses under Guy F. Harrison and Robert Schofield at the UP Conservatory of Music in 1916. By 1924, following a teachers certificate in science and composition received in 1921, he was appointed head of the composition department at the Conservatory. Years later, he ran a boarding school for young musicians, and among his students were National Artist Antonino Buenaventura, Alfredo Lozano and Lucino Sacramento. In the field of composition he is known for his redefinition of the kundiman, bringing the genre to art-song status. Among his works were "Nasaan Ka Irog," "Magbalik Ka Hirang," and "Himutok."He died in 1934 at the age of 41, leaving a prolific collection of more than 140 works.

As a composition major at the University of the Philippines, he also composed the melody for the university's official anthem, U.P. Naming Mahal.

The building housing the College of Music in UP Diliman (Abelardo Hall) is named in his honor

Komposisyon

A Study in Kumintang - (for piano and string quartette)

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A Summer Idyll A Visayan Caprice - (trio for piano, violin, and violencello) Academic Overture Akibat Alma Mater UP Amarosa - (foxtrot) An Old Love Song Ang Aking Bayan Ang Anak na Malawak (barcarola with words) Ang Binatang Pilipino Ang Dakilang Pagyayakap - (paso doble) Ang Likha ni Pierrot/Batik na Kabihasnan - (tagalog operetta) Ang Mestisa Ang Sarap mong Umibig (duet in Tagalog Zarsueal by F. Ballecer) Ang Unang Buko - (waltz) Ave Maria (tenor/soprano) Ay Kalisud (nicanor) Ay Kalisud (foxtrot arranged for orchestra) Ayaw sa Pusa - (street song) Balitaw - (Visayan ballad) Banaag at Lakas Bato-bato at Siniguelas - (duet in Tagalog Zarsuela) Bibingka’t Langgonisa Bituing Marikit - (1937) isinapelikula ng Sampaguita Pictures - titik Bonifacio Song Buhay ng Dalaga’t Binata Bunyng M.H. del Pilar Canto del Viajero Capriccio Espagnole Carola Cavatina Cinderella (overture for orchestra) Concerto in B Flat Minor Conservatory Commencement Hymn Coronation March Dakilang Punglo Emilio Jacinto Fifes and Castagnettes (bolero for flute and piano) Filipino Boy - (2 step) First Nocturne - (Piano Solo) First Quartette in F major Fughetta in C on a Theme Grand March Halika, Magandang Mestisa - (serenade for tenor) Himig ng Bayan Himno Masonico - (tenor serenade)

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Himno Plaridel for Full Orchestra Himutok Historical Pageant Honor and Arms Hoy-Hoy Ikaw (Argentine Tango) Ikaw Pa Rin - (1948) titik Ikaw Rin - ! (Sola Tu!) - titik Initiation Song - (Rizal Center Fraternity) Intermezzo (for symphonic band) Into Your Eyes (ballad) 

Levi CelerioBorn:April 30, 1910

Birthplace:Tondo, ManilaDied:April 2, 2002

Race:AsianField:Composer

Levi Celerio is a Filipino composer and lyricist, born on April 30, 1910 in Tondo, Manila, Philippines. He received a free education to the Academy of Music in Manila and became the youngest affiliate of the Manila Symphony Orchestra. He was a creative songwriter, with more than 4,000 songs to his acclaim including Filipino folk, Christmas, and love songs that are popular pieces, which many consider to be immortal.

Famous for being a lyricist, his songs treasure life; express nationalistic sentiments and complete grand philosophies. At one instance or another, no Filipino can miss the song or lyrics of Levi’s Christmas songs namely Pasko na Naman, Ang Pasko ay Sumapit , and Misa de Gallo.

He is probably best recognized for being a leaf-player, an achievement where he was place intothe Guinness Book of World Records.

He wrote a huge number of songs for local movies, which gained him the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Film Academy of the Philippines.

He was awarded as National Artist of the Philippines for Music in 1997. He died on April 2,2002

Among his songs are:Saan Ka Man Naroroon?, Kahit Konting Pagtingin, Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan, and Ikaw, Dahil Sa Isang Bulaklak, Bagong Pagsilang, and Sapagkat Kami'y Tao Lamang, while his folk songs include Tunay na Tunay, Itik-Itik, Waray-Waray, Pitong Gatang, Ako ay May Singsing, Alibangbang, Galawgaw,

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Caprichosa, Dungawin Mo Hirang, Umaga na Neneng, Ikaw Kasi, and Basta't Mahal Kita. Celerio also wrote nationalistic songs such as Ang Bagong Lipunan, Lupang Pangarap, and Tinig ng Bayan.

His compositions:1. O Maliwanag na Buwan2. Alembong3. Sa Ugoy ng Duyan4. Bakya mo Neneng5. Gaano Kita kamahal6. Ang Pipit7. Tinikling8. Ang Tapis Mo Inday

Julio NakpilBorn:22 May 1867

Birthplace:Quiapo, ManilaDied:2 November 1960

Race:AsianField:Composer

Julio Nakpil was born as one of twelve children from a well-off family in the Quiapo district of Manila. His parents withdrew him from Escuela de Instruccion Primaria after two years and had him take over the family stable, making sure that their coachmen and stable boys were doing their work smoothly. Julio educated himself at home and eventually learned how to play the piano, as was proper for traditional families during that time. His passion for music was largelyself-taught. Although he took violin lessons from Ramon Valdes and piano lessons from Manuel Mata, he spent more time practicing alone with these instruments, giving him the ability to interpret the music of classic legends like Johann Strauss, Emile Waldteufel, Philipp Fahrbach, and Josef Kaulich, among others.

In his desire to continue learning, he read Spanish books, novels, history books, the writings of Jose Rizal, and music discourse. His skill in playing the piano earned him an audience among the affluent, becoming a regular pianist Malacañang social functions. On April 27, 1888 he composed his first short polka piece for the piano called "Cefiro," which was followed with other  pieces such as "Ilang-Ilang," "Recuerdos de Capiz," "Pahimakas," "Pasig Pantayanin," and"Biyak-na-Bato," to name a few. Nakpil later became a piano teacher and composed regularly.

Many of his compositions during this time were directly inspired by the Revolution. His composition "Marangal na Dalit ng Katagalugan" was a

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candidate to become the Philippine National Anthem, and was personally preferred by Bonifacio, but was ultimately rejected byGeneral Emilio Aguinaldo in favor of Julian Felipe's "Lupang Hinirang". He later revised his piece and entitled it "Salve Patria". After Aguinaldo allegedly ordered Bonifacio's execution, Nakpil claimed to have received threats on his own life, as did General Antonio Luna, who ended up being betrayed and executed by Aguinaldo's men.

Among his expository works were "Luz Poetica de la Aurora," "Recuerdos de Capiz" and" Exposicion Regional Filipina," all of which were given a diploma of honor from the Exposicion Regional Filipina in 1895. He was also awarded a diploma and bronze medal from the Exposition of Hanoi in 1902, a diploma and silver medal from the St. Louis International Exposition in the U.S. in 1904, and a medal and citation from the Civic Assembly of Women in1954.

In 1963 he was given a posthumous award by the Bonifacio Centennial Commission in recognition of his patriotism. In 1964, a memoir entitled Julio Nakpil and the Philippine Revolution was published by his heirs.

Historicaly inspired musical pieces of Julio Nakpil:

La Brisa Nocturna - Habanera Ecos De Visayas - Danza for piano Noche Tempestuosa - Polska de Salon Ilang-Ilang - Mazurka La Brisa Aurora - Habanera Lulay Recuerdoz de Capiz - Habanera Luz Poetica de la Aurora Exposicion Regional Filipina - (in celebration of the 1st Regional Exposition

in the Philippines) Sueño Eterno - (funeral march for Gen. Antonio Luna) Danza Campestre - Habanera de concierto Teatro Luisa - Polka Brillante Clotilde Amor Patrio Kundiman Armamento Marangal na Dalit ng Katagalugan Pahimakas - (an orchestra & band funeral march inspired by Rizal’s

execution in Bagumbayan)

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Eleandre Basiño BuendiaBorn: 2 November 1970

Birthplace: Naga City, PhilippinesRace: Asian

Field: Composer/Singer

Eleandre Basiño Buendia, popularly known as Ely Buendia, and also once adopting the stage name, Jesus "Dizzy" Ventura, (born November 2, 1970) is a Filipinowriter and musician who gained fame as guitarist, songwriter, and lead vocalist in the popular Pinoy rockband The Eraserheads. His compositions gained success and critical acclaim, topping various music charts, and are now considered classics. Widely regarded as one of the most respected music icons in the country, he currently performs as guitarist and lead vocalist for Pupil.

Born in Naga City, Ely first learned Kundiman from his mother while he started playing the guitar at the age of 7 years old. Buendia studied Elementary in St. Martin Tech (University of Life) in Pasig City and High School inUniversity of Perpetual Help Rizal. During Elementary, Buendia won in a singing contest where he sang "Doon Lang" by Nonoy Zuniga. Buendia later enrolled to University where he formed his bands Bluidie Tryste, Sunday School and The Eraserheads.

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Buendia has two children, Una Aurea, with his first wife, Vicky Cayago, and Eon Drake, with Pupil co-manager Diane Ventura. He had a relationship with Andi Trinidad of Mega Magazine and presently with Shawn Yao of News5.

In December 1989, Ely Buendia, Raimund Marasigan, Marcus Adoro and Buddy Zabala formed the Eraserheads in their collegiate school, the University of the Philippines, Diliman, where Buendia was a Film major at the College of Mass Communications (he started his first year of college in 1987). The band found that they weren't good at covering other people's hits, so they concentrated on writing their own material instead. "After all, if we committed a mistake no one would recognize it since they don't know the song, right?," Buendia explained. Performing their original songs live soon earned them a cult following in the University, which gradually spread outside the campus. One of the songs, a pop song entitled, Pare Ko, which Buendia wrote, became very popular, partly because of the lyrics which included a few swear words.

On Sunday, January 7, 2007, Ely Buendia suffered a heart attack or infarction secondary to arterial blockage. It began when Buendia complained about finding it a bit hard to breathe while they were on the way to a gig in Laguna. But he dismissed it as mere heartburn. After some time, Buendia was reportedly in the middle of a song during a gig in Calamba, Laguna when he felt a sudden pain in his chest and left arm. He was rushed to an Intensive Care Unit at the Asian Hospital and Medical Center in Alabang, Muntinlupa. "It turns out that he'd been having a heart attack for the last five hours." according to ex-eheads manager Jessica Zafra. Doctors performed an angiogram on the front man and it confirmed the heart attack as two of his arteries were blocked. Buendia's condition was confirmed stable after an emergency angioplasty operation headed by Dr. Benjie Luna during the same night. According to Dok Sergio, “Ely is fine, successful lung surgery last night. (Last night's surgery was a success).”

Track listing

1. "Overdrive" (5:05)2. "Alapaap" (4:22)3. "Ang Huling El Bimbo" (7:29)4. "Ligaya" (4:31)5. "With A Smile" (4:37)6. "Harana" (6:04)7. "Kailan" (3:14)8. "Magasin" (4:08)9. "Pare Ko" (5:25)

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10. "Torpedo" (4:17)11. "Toyang" (3:49)12. "Minsan" (4:14)13. "Huwag Mo Nang Itanong" (4:11)14. "Fruitcake" (4:37)15. "Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka" (4:43)

Reynaldo Valera GuardianoBorn: 4 May 1954

Birthplace: Meycauayan City, BulacanRace: Asian

Field: Composer/Singer, Musician, Arranger, Record Producer, Musical Director

Reynaldo Valera Guardiano (better known as Rey Valera) (born May 4, 1954 in Meycauayan, Bulacan,Philippines) is a singer, songwriter, music director, film scorer and television host from the Philippines. He wrote and produced songs that were recorded by various singers, most notably Sharon Cuneta. He currently hosts the variety noontime show Pilipinas Win na Win along side Rico J. Puno, Nonoy Zuniga and Marco Sison.

Reynaldo Valera Guardiano is the second of three siblings, and the surname Valera was derived from his mother's maiden name.

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He still lives in Meycauayan City, Bulacan with his family. He has a son and three daughters.

Rey Valera started his recording career in 1977 after becoming a band member from a group called Electric for seven years. He waved his first single as a solo singer - songwriter with the songAko si Superman, which he created supposedly for Rico Puno. His former boss at Vicor Records gave him the opportunity to sing his song and at the same time hired him as one of Vicor’s in-house producers.

Rey also made songs for other artists such as Rico Puno's Sorry Na, Pwede Ba, Daigdig Ng Ala-ala; Geraldine’s Pangako; Pol Enriquez’ Ayoko na Sa ‘Yo and many more. While he made songs for his peers, he made albums for himself such as Naaalala Ka, Rey Valera Vol. 2, Walang Kapalit, Hello, The Rey Valera Christmas Album, Gabay Mo Ako, Rey Valera’s Greatest Hits Vol. 1,Rey Valera’s Greatest Hits Vol. 2, Pirapirasong Ala-ala, Sa Kabila Ng Lahat, Kung Sakaling Iibig Muli, FM Ka, AM Ako, Home Sweet Home, Ang Mahalaga, etc. Most of these albums made golds and platinums.

Recently, Vicor Music Corporation compiled all of Rey Valera's recorded songs in their library in a 4 disc set album entitled, "Walang Kapalit" as part of Vicor's 40 year anniversary.

One of his initial projects was to make a song for a twelve-year-old mayor’s daughter named Sharon Cuneta. It was a daunting challenge, as Rey initially could not figure out what kind song would be fitting for her; she was too young to be taken seriously to be given a love song, and a bit too old to be given a nursery rhyme.

The two have been friends ever since, and in 1992, Sharon paid tribute to her favorite composer when she recorded Sharon Sings Valera.

Songs Composed of Rey Valera:

1. Baka Sakaling Mahalin Mo Rin Ako 2. Kamusta Ka - 3.  Kung Kailangan Mo ako 4. Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo 5. Maging Sino Kaman 6. Naaalala Ka 7. Pangako Sayo 8. Tayong Dalawa 9. Walang Kapalit

10. Maging Sino Ka Man

11. Kahit Maputi Na Ang

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Buhok Ko12. Pangako13. Walang Kapalit14. Naaalala Ka15. Kung Kailangan Mo Ako16. Ako Si Superman17. Tayong Dalawa18. Kumusta Ka19. Sorry Na, Pwede Ba

20. Malayo Pa Ang Umaga

21. Sinasamba Kita

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