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.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Noel Gadiano Cabangon |
| Born | December 25, 1963 Rosario, La Union, Philippines |
| Genres | Folk |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Composer |
| Instrument | Acoustic guitar |
| Years active | 1987–present |
Early life and education
editNoel Gadiano Cabangon was born on December 25, 1963, in 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] He graduated from the Philippine Women's University with a degree in Popular Music in 2024.[2]
Music career
editIn 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.[3] 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;[4] 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,[5] and co-authored Ako'y Isang Mabuting Pilipino (I Am A Good Filipino) in 2012.[6]
Cabangon played Jesus Christ in a local production of Jesus Christ Superstar in 2000.[7]
Discography
editAlbums
editAwards and nominations
edit| Award | Song Title | Award Giving Body | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Folk-Pop Recording | Dito Sa Kanto | Awit Award | 2000 | Won |
| Best Performance by a Male Recording Artist | Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok ko | Awit Award | 2010 | Won |
| Best World Music Recording | Binibini | Awit Award | 2010 | Won |
| Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage Play | Ang Buhay nga Naman | Awit Award | 2010 | Won |
| Album of the Year | Byahe[10] | Awit Award | 2010 | Won |
| Album of the Year | Panaginip[11] | Awit Award | 2012 | Won |
| Best Christmas Recording | Pasko Ng Pagbibigayan | Awit Award | 2012 | Won |
| Best Regional Recording | Usahay | Awit Award | 2013 | Won |
References
edit- ^ "Noel Cabangon biography". Last.fm. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
- ^ "Noel Cabangon finally obtains his degree!". GMA News. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ "Noel Cabangon". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
- ^ "Noel Cabangon and company: Older, more mature, but still wielding the power of music". Inquirer Lifestyle. 23 February 2019. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
- ^ Cabangon, Noel G. (2005). Ang bayan ko at lupa: awit ng diwa (in Tagalog). Megabooks Co. ISBN 9789718380208. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
- ^ "Ako'y Isang Mabuting Pilipino (I Am A Good Filipino)". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
- ^ "Jesus Christ, Superstar". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2021-11-12.
- ^ "Pasakalye". Jesuit Communications Foundation. 2001. OCLC 52108530. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "Panaginip". Universal Records, Inc. 2011. OCLC 881852309. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "Noel Cabangon and Gloc 9 emerge triumphant in 23rd Awit Awards". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
- ^ "Noel Cabangon's 'Panaginip' wins album of the year award". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
- ^ "The Philippine Awit Awards - About the Awit Awards". www.awitawards.com.ph. Retrieved 16 October 2019.