"About Francisco Santiago: The Filipino Composer"

 


Francisco Santiago. Francisco Santiago (January 29, 1889 – September 28, 1947) was a Filipino musician, sometimes called The Father of Kundiman Art Song. Santiago was born in Santa Maria, Bulacan, Philippines, to musically-minded peasant parents, Felipe Santiago and Maria Santiago. He finished his music specialization at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago, where he obtained his Doctorate Degree in ... 8 jun 2015

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