Noel Cabangon

Noel G. 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 Cabangon
Background information
Birth nameNoel G. Cabangon
Born (1963-12-25) December 25, 1963
Rosario, La Union, Philippines
GenresFolk
Occupation(s)Singer, Composer
InstrumentsAcoustic guitar
Years active1987–present
Associated actsBuklod

Early life

He was born on the 25th of December 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]

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.[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]

Discography

Albums
  • Pasakalye (2000)[6]
  • Himig Nating Pag-ibig (2006)
  • Byahe (2009)
  • Panaginip (2011)[7]
  • Tuloy Ang Byahe (2012)
  • Acoustic Noel (2014)
  • Huwag Mangamba (Mga Awit Ng Pagtatagpo) (2015)

Awards and nominations
AwardSong TitleAward Giving BodyDateResult
Best Folk-Pop RecordingDito Sa KantoAwit Award2000Won
Best Performance by a Male Recording ArtistKahit Maputi na ang Buhok koAwit Award2010Won
Best World Music RecordingBinibiniAwit Award2010Won
Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage PlayAng Buhay nga NamanAwit Award2010Won
Album of the YearByahe[8]Awit Award2010Won
Album of the YearPanaginip[9]Awit Award2012Won
Best Christmas RecordingPasko Ng PagbibigayanAwit Award2012Won
Best Regional RecordingUsahayAwit Award2013Won

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