Noel Cabangon | |
Birth Name: | Noel Gadiano Cabangon |
Birth Date: | 25 December 1963 |
Birth Place: | Rosario, La Union, Philippines |
Genre: | Folk |
Occupation: | Singer, Composer |
Instrument: | Acoustic guitar |
Years Active: | 1987–present |
Associated Acts: | Buklod |
Noel Gadiano Cabangon (born December 25, 1963) is a Filipino folk singer and composer, known for composing socially-relevant songs. In 1987, he formed the group Buklod together with Rene Boncocan and Rom Dongeto.
Noel Gadiano Cabangon was born on December 25, 1963, in the town of Rosario, La Union. At the age of ten, he began his musical career and learned to play the guitar that he borrowed from a neighbor. He made a name for himself in the local music scene in 1982 beginning in little-known folk houses and bars.[1]
In 1987, he formed the group Buklod together with Rene Boncocan and Rom Dongeto. They produced three albums: Bukid at Buhay, Tatsulok, and Sa Kandungan ng Kalikasan.[2] The band wrote and performed songs about the environment, human rights, and politics.
After the group disbanded, Noel Cabangon went on to record six solo albums; perform solo at music bars and private events;[3] compose songs for the movies and for other artists; and enter the local theater industry as a musical director, as a composer or sometimes as an actor.
He wrote the book Ang Bayan Ko at Lupa: Awit ng Diwa in 2005,[4] and co-authored Ako'y Isang Mabuting Pilipino (I Am A Good Filipino) in 2012.[5]
Cabangon played Jesus Christ in a local production of Jesus Christ Superstar in 2000.[6]
Award | Song Title | Award Giving Body | Date | Result |
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Best Folk-Pop Recording | Dito Sa Kanto | Awit Award | 2000 | |
Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist | Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok ko | Awit Award | 2010 | |
Best World Music Recording | Binibini | Awit Award | 2010 | |
Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play | Ang Buhay nga Naman | Awit Award | 2010 | |
Album of the Year | Byahe[9] | Awit Award | 2010 | |
Album of the Year | Panaginip[10] | Awit Award | 2012 | |
Best Christmas Recording | Pasko Ng Pagbibigayan | Awit Award | 2012 | |
Best Regional Recording | Usahay | Awit Award | 2013 | |