De La Salle University - Manila

Philippine Artists (Music)

Scope Note:This webliography consists of selected biographical websites, web pages and articles about Filipino artists in the field of Music.

INTERNET RESOURCES

Antonino R. Buenaventura
http://www.bulacan.gov.ph/generalinfo/artist.php?id=7
[Retrieved December 03, 2009]

From the homepage of the government of Bulacan, this article contains a brief account of Col. Antonino R. Beunaventura's life as a fine composer, a competent conductor and a dedicated educator.

This site from Global Pinoy, contains a short description of Antonino R. Buenaventura's early life and career. It contains a listing of his major works.

Levi Celerio
http://www.opm.org.ph/registry/artist_profile.php?artist_id=864
[Retrieved December 03, 2009]

From the Online Registry of Filipino Musical Artists and their Works, this site contains a short article about Levi Celerio's life, education and career as song writer and composer. It also provides the awards he received as musician and lists of works he created.

Ernani Joson Cuenco
http://www.globalpinoy.com/ch/ch_nationalartists_sub.php?name=Ernani%20Joson%20Cuenco%20(1936-1988)
[Retrieved January 06, 2010]

This site from Global Pinoy, contains a short account of Ernani Joson Cuenco's life as composer, film scorer, musical director and music teacher. It also includes a list of some of his major works.

Felipe Padilla De Leon
http://www.globalpinoy.com/ch/ch_nationalartists_sub.php?name=Felipe%20Padilla%20de%20Leon%20(1912-1992)
[Retrieved January 06, 2010]

This site from Global Pinoy, contains an account of Felipe Padilla De Leon's life as composer, conductor and scholar. It contains list of his major compositions and achievements.

Jovita Fuentes
http://www.globalpinoy.com/ch/ch_nationalartists_sub.php?name=Jovita%20Fuentes
[Retrieved January 06, 2010]

This site from Global Pinoy, quoted Jovita Fuentes as the first female national artist in Music and founder of the Artists Guild of the Philippines. It consists some of her major roles and achievements.

Lucrecia Kasilag
http://www.globalpinoy.com/ch/ch_nationalartists_sub.php?name=Lucrecia%20R.%20Kasilag
[Retrieved January 06, 2010]

Named as First Lady of Philippine Music, this site contains a narrative account of Lucresia Kasilag's life and career as musician who served the academe and government. It also provides a list of her major works and achievements.

Jose Maceda
http://www.globalpinoy.com/ch/ch_nationalartists_sub.php?name=Jose%20Maceda%20(1917-2004)
[Retrieved January 06, 2010]

Known for his expertise in ethnomusicology, this site contains a description of Jose Maceda's life and career as musician who performed piano playing for several years here and abroad. It also includes list of his major compositions, his published works and achievements.

Antonio J. Molina
http://www.globalpinoy.com/ch/ch_nationalartists_sub.php?name=Antonio%20J.%20Molina
[Retrieved January 06, 2010]

This page cites Antonio Molina as part of the musical triumvirate that pushed Philippine music to transcend its origins in folk music. It contains a short account of his life, education and career as composer, musician and educator.

Lucio D. San Pedro
http://www.globalpinoy.com/ch/ch_nationalartists_sub.php?name=Lucio%20D.%20San%20Pedro%20(1913%20-%202002)
[Retrieved January 06, 2010]

This site contains a brief article of Lucio San Pedro's contribution to Philippine music. His works spans a wide range of music, including cantatas, chamber music, choral works, concertos for violin and orchestra, music for violin and piano, and songs for solo violin.

Andrea Veneracion
http://www.globalpinoy.com/ch/ch_nationalartists_sub.php?name=Andrea%20O.%20Veneracion%20
[Retrieved January 06, 2010]

This site contains a short account of Andrea Veneracion's life and contribution to Philippine music and her most distinguished achievement as founder of the Philippine Madrigal Singers.