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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.
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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
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 father who