-Francisco Buencamino (1883-1952)

Was born on November5, 1883 in Bulacan. He was the son of a

musically inclinedcouple. His father was Fortunato Buencamino, a
churchorganist and band master. His mother was Luisa Beltran,
anoted singer. He studied music composition and harmony atLiceo
de Manila. Unfortunately, he was not able to finish.Buencamino’s
compositions includeHarana, Pandanggo ni Neneng, Collar
deSampaguita, Dulces las Horas, Mayon (Fantasia de Concierto), My
Soul’s Lament,Larawan, Mazurka, Boholana, Mi Bandera, Princesa ng
Kumintang, Maligayang Bati,Ang Bukang Liwayway, Pandanggo ni
Neneng, Ang Bagong Balitaw, Himig ng Nayon,Damdamin
(Romance),andPizzicato Caprice.

-Francisco Santiago (1889-1947)

On January 29, 1889, Francisco Santiago, the Father of Kundiman Art

Song, was born to musically-minded peasant parents, Felipe Santiago
and Maria Santiago, in Santa Maria, Bulacan.
His other compositions include: "Sakali Man," "Hibik ng Filipinas,"
"Pakiusap," "Ang Pag-ibig," "Suyuan," "Alaala Kita," "Ikaw at Ako,"
"Ano Kaya ang Kapalaran?", "Hatol Hari Kaya?", "Sakali't Mamatay,"
"Dalit ng Pag-ibig," "Aking Bituin," "Madaling Araw" and "Pagsikat ng
Araw."

- Nicanor Abelardo (1893-1934)

Composer, pianist, and teacher Nicanor Santa Ana Abelardo was born
in San Miguel de Mayumo, Bulacan, on February 7, 1893. He was the
son of a photographer, Valentin Abelardo, and a church singer,
Placida Santa Ana.
Abelardo was credited for bringing the kundiman to the level of art.
He also composed music for the sarswela as well as songs in different
musical forms. He completed more than 140 compositions,
including Nasaan Ka Irog?, Kundiman ng Luha, Mutya ng Pasig,
and Bituing Marikit.

- Antonio J. Molina (1893-1934)

Antonio Jesus Naguiat Molina was born on the 26th of December, 1894, in
Quiapo, Manila. He is the son of Juan Molina, a customs inspector during
the final years of the Spanish regime, and Simeona Naguiat. Antonio
Molina was married to Pilar Siauingco with whom he had six children -
among them are: Rostia, a pianist; Exequiel (Lito), a jazz artist and
journalist; and, Antonio Maria, Jr., a US-based conductor and composer.

His hundreds of compositions include a sarswela entitled "Ana Maria",

done while he was still in school. His most important orchestral works
are Misa Antoniana Grand Festival Mass (1964) and Ang Batingaw (1972).