Arturo D. Lui Pio (Nonoy Tan)

Filipino singer-songwriter, producer and music executive

Known in the industry as Nonoy Tan, Lui Pio is a Davao-born singer-songwriter and producer, and a foundational pillar of Original Pilipino Music (OPM). He first made his mark as the creative force behind the band Wadab, whose enduring favorites include ‘Pag Tumatagal Lalong Tumitibay’ and ‘JEEPNEY’.

He also composed songs for other prominent artists, including ‘My Love Will See You Through’ and ‘Always’ for Marco Sison and ‘You Made Me Live Again’ for Janet Basco. In 1982, he won the grand prize at the Metro Manila Popular Music Festival with ‘Kahit La-La-La, Puwede Na’.

He has served as Chairman and President of the Filipino Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (FILSCAP), and has held roles including President of Tascaro Music, Executive In-Charge for Viva Records and GOI, and House Producer and Songwriter for WEA Records.

Today, he continues to perform across the Philippines and on international stages as Band Leader of the ’70s Superband.