Noel Cabangon

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Noel Cabangon
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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
Instrument(s)Acoustic 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.

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Early life

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]

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]

Cabangon played Jesus Christ in a local production of Jesus Christ Superstar in 2000. [6]

Discography

Albums

Awards and nominations

AwardSong TitleAward Giving BodyDateResult
Best Folk-Pop RecordingDito Sa Kanto Awit Award 2000Won
Best Performance by a Male Recording ArtistKahit Maputi na ang Buhok ko Awit Award 2010Won
Best World Music RecordingBinibini Awit Award 2010Won
Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage PlayAng Buhay nga Naman Awit Award 2010Won
Album of the YearByahe [9] Awit Award 2010Won
Album of the YearPanaginip [10] Awit Award 2012Won
Best Christmas RecordingPasko Ng Pagbibigayan Awit Award 2012Won
Best Regional RecordingUsahay Awit Award 2013Won

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