Another category of 20th century Pilipino musicians are the well-

known sons composers and lyricists such as Levi Celerio,

Constancio de Guzman, Mike Velarde Jr. Ernani Cuenco, Restie
Umali, George Canseco, Angel Peña, Leopoldo Silos Sr. and
Santiago Suarez. Together, they produced a memorable output of
traditional Filipino love songs, music for the movies, and materials
for contemporary arrangements and concert repertoire.
 LEVI CELERIO
He made it to the Guinness Book of World
Records for being the only person to make
music with a leaf. He also wrote the lyrics for
over 4,000 songs, and received numerous
awards for his musical achievements in film. He
is a National Artist for Music and Literature.
Compositions:
• Ang Pipit
• Sa Ugoy ng Duyan
• Misa de Gallo
• Itik-itik (folk song)
• Tinikling (folk song)
• Ang Pasko ay Sumapit
CONSTANCIO DE GUZMAN
He is the composer of the nationalistic
song Bayan Ko.Acknowledged as the
"Dean of Filipino Movie Composers and
Musical Directors," De Guzman became
the music director of movie production
companies like Sampaguita, LVN, Royal,
Excelsior, Lea, and Tagalog llang-llang
Productions.
Compositions:
• Bayan Ko
• Babalik Ka Rin
• Ang Tangi Kong Pag-ibig
• Birheng Walang Dambana
• Maalaala Mo Kaya
• Sa Piling Mo
• Ang Langit Ko'y Ikaw
 MIGUEL “MIKE” G. VELARDE JR.
He was a composer, conductor, and musical
director. He composed the popular song
Dahil Sa yo in 1938. In 1975 the Philippine
Government Cultural Association awarded
him the Cultural Achievement Award in
Popular Music. He received the Gawad CCP
Para Sa Sining in 1986.
Compositions:
• Buhat
• Ikaw
• Bituing Marikit
• Minamahal Kita
• Dating Sumpaan
• Dalisay
• Eternally Yours
• Gabi at Araw
• Dahil sa Iyo
SANTIAGO SUAREZ
He was an accomplished composer
of traditional Filipino love songs.
His popular works include
Dungawin Mo Hirang, Bakya Mo
Neneng, Caprichosa, Sa Libis ng
Nayon, and Kataka-taka.
Compositions:
• Ligaya Ko
• Pandanggo ni Neneng
• Dungawin Mo
• Hirang
• Bakya Mo Neneng
• Sa Libis ng Nayon
• Harana
• Ikaw ang Buhay Ko!
• Mutya Niyaring Puso