DID YOU KNOW: April 2 is 16th death anniversary of Levi Celerio

Today, April 2, is the 16th death anniversary of National Artist for Music and Literature Levi Celerio.

Born in Tondo, Manila, on April 30, 1910, he received a scholarship from the Academy of Music in Manila.

He later joined the Manila Symphony Orchestra.

As a lyricist and composer, Celerio wrote around 4,000 songs.

He landed in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the only man who could play music on a leaf.

He was named a National Artist in 1997. —Marielle Medina

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