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About the CD
José Mari Chan is a popular Filipino singer/songwriter and businessman. He composed his first song,
Afterglow, in 1964, and has since written hundreds of songs. He graduated with a degree in economics from Ateneo
de Manila University in 1967.
He composed "We’re All Just One", the theme song of the 2005 Southeast Asian Games.
Among admirers (especially non-Filipinos) he is known as the "Filipino Jimmy Webb" in honor of the intricate
English-language lyrics which set his songs apart from others. Much of his early music remains popular worldwide, and some
of his songs have rebounded as hits for other artists, such as Lea Salonga (Tony Award-winning
actress, Filipino Music Award winning singer and internationally recognized actress for her portrayal of Kim, the lead role
in the musical Miss Saigon and as Eponine in Les Misérables). His music is often heard over online music
channels, such as United States-based PhilRadio International. This continuing popularity has brought an increasing
international following while cementing his place as a star among his countrymen. (article courtesy of Wikipedia.org)
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