'Bilin' is a Kundiman composition of Miguel 'Mike' Velarde Jr. and Davao with lyrics written by Dominador Santiago. Interpreted by Rita Rivera and the \"Mystery Singer\" (Cecil Lloyd). Audio from a 78 RPM shellac record ('Bilin, Rita Rivera and Mystery Singer with Mike Velarde and His Orchestra', Bataan Records, 188-A, Philippine Recording System, Manila Philippines, Undated).
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THE 'MYSTERY SINGER': CECIL LLOYD
The \"Mystery Singer\" was a black Fil-American whose real name was Cecil Lloyd (b.1910- d.1988) He started singing on radio in 1930. He was featured as the Mystery Singer on KZRM in 1934. He first recorded Tagalog compositions \"Ikaw\" and \"Buhat\" by Miguel Velarde Jr. in 1939.
Cecil Lloyd established the first Filipino-owned record company, Philippine Recording System, which featured his renditions of Filipino Kundiman songs. He was also a professional lawyer. He is considered the Father of the Philippine Recording Industry.
REFERENCE/SOURCE:
The Cultural Center of the Philippines Encyclopedia of Philippine Art, Vol. VI, p. 331
\"Appropriation of Colonial Broadcasting: A History of Early Radio in the Philippines\" by E.L. Enriquez, Chapter III p. 116 ; p.165
