Noel Cabangon

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Gadiano and the surname or paternal family name is Cabangon.
Noel Cabangon
Cabangon in 2018
Background information
Birth nameNoel Gadiano Cabangon
Born (1963-12-25) December 25, 1963 (age 60)
Rosario, La Union, Philippines
GenresFolk
Occupation(s)Singer, Composer
InstrumentAcoustic guitar
Years active1987–present

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.

Early life and education

Noel 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

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.[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

Albums

  • Pasakalye (2000)[8]
  • Himig Nating Pag-ibig (2006)
  • Byahe (2009)
  • Panaginip (2011)[9]
  • Tuloy Ang Byahe (2012)
  • Acoustic Noel (2014)
  • Huwag Mangamba (Mga Awit Ng Pagtatagpo) (2015)

Awards and nominations

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

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References

  1. ^ "Noel Cabangon biography". Last.fm. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Noel Cabangon finally obtains his degree!". GMA News. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Noel Cabangon". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
  4. ^ "Noel Cabangon and company: Older, more mature, but still wielding the power of music". Inquirer Lifestyle. 23 February 2019. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
  5. ^ Cabangon, Noel G. (2005). Ang bayan ko at lupa: awit ng diwa (in Tagalog). Megabooks Co. ISBN 9789718380208. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
  6. ^ "Ako'y Isang Mabuting Pilipino (I Am A Good Filipino)". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
  7. ^ "Jesus Christ, Superstar". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2021-11-12.
  8. ^ "Pasakalye". Jesuit Communications Foundation. 2001. OCLC 52108530. Retrieved 16 October 2019. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  9. ^ "Panaginip". Universal Records, Inc. 2011. OCLC 881852309. Retrieved 16 October 2019. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  10. ^ "Noel Cabangon and Gloc 9 emerge triumphant in 23rd Awit Awards". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
  11. ^ "Noel Cabangon's 'Panaginip' wins album of the year award". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
  12. ^ "The Philippine Awit Awards - About the Awit Awards". www.awitawards.com.ph. Retrieved 16 October 2019.