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Francisco Santiago Santiago (January 29, 1889 – September 28, 1947) was a Filipino musician, sometimes called The Father of Kundiman Art Song. [1] Life. Santiago was born in Santa Maria, Bulacan, Philippines, to musically minded peasant parents, Felipe Santiago and Maria Santiago.
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.
3 Dr. Francisco Santiago wrote the music of the sarswela, "Si Margaritang Mananahi" in 1913, with libretto by Severino Reyes. Dr. Francisco Santiago died on the 28th of September, 1947. He was posthumously given the Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan Award by the City of Manila in 1968.
Known as a man of “many firsts," Santiago edified the Filipino in his compositions: His music blended the "essence" of the nation's past simple music, the best elements of Spanish and American forms, and the traits and peculiarities characteristic of Filipino music.
“Pilipinas Kong Mahal” by Francisco Santiago is undoubtedly a timeless ode to the Philippines. It stands as a testament to the deep love and devotion of the Filipino people for their homeland. As a traveler, this song serves as a reminder of the profound impact a nation’s music can have on its people.
Francisco Santiago (1889-1947) was a Filipino composer of kundiman (traditional Tagalog-language art songs), though his Piano Concerto is generally recognized as his best work.
Francisco Santiago (January 29, 1889 – September 28, 1947), was a Filipino musician, sometimes called The Father of Kundiman Art Song. In 1908, his first composition, Purita, was dedicated to the first Carnival Queen, Pura Villanueva, who later married the distinguished scholar Teodoro Kalaw.
