Background
Granada was born in 1960 to mother Cristina Gamutan (a dressmaker) and father Ireneo (a fisherman).
Granada was born in 1960 to mother Cristina Gamutan (a dressmaker) and father Ireneo (a fisherman).
He is also a tutor at the University of the Philippines, a board member to several organizations, a union organizer, broadcaster, and voice talent, among others Many of his songs carry political themes. Growing up, he took a number of odd jobs to help support the presumably feeble family income.
Granada learned the ukulele at his father"s insistence, learned how to play guitar proficiently as well, got up to grade one in piano, and never learned how to read music
He made a lot of compositions: topical compositions as well as advertising jingles, with some becoming hits at one time or another. Granada is also an avid Barangay Ginebra San Miguel fan, and composed numerous songs about the Ginebra San Miguel Kings basketball team
"Ginebrang Ginebra". "Kapag Nananalo ang Ginebra (When Ginebra Wins)" sung by Bayang Barrios.
And "Kapag Natatalo ang Ginebra (When Ginebra Loses)", sung by himself. The latest of these tribute songs was "Dugong Ginebra", written right after the 2008 Proceedings of the British Academy Fiesta Conference championship.
In 2009, Granada accused the Global Media Arts Kapuso Foundation of violating his intellectual property rights.
