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Composer, pianist, and teacher Nicanor Santa Ana Abelardo was born
in San Miguel de Mayumo, Bulacan, on February 7, 1893. He was the
son of a photographer, Valentin Abelardo, and a church singer,
Placida Santa Ana.
Abelardo was credited for bringing the kundiman to the level of art.
He also composed music for the sarswela as well as songs in different
musical forms. He completed more than 140 compositions,
including Nasaan Ka Irog?, Kundiman ng Luha, Mutya ng Pasig,
and Bituing Marikit.