Noel Cabangon


Noel Cabangon 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

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 borrows from a neighbor. He made a name in the local music scene in 1982 beginning in little known folk houses and bars.

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. 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; 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, and co-authored Ako'y Isang Mabuting Pilipino in 2012.

Discography

Albums

AwardSong TitleAward Giving BodyDateResult
Best Folk-Pop RecordingDito Sa KantoAwit Award2000
Best Performance by a Male Recording ArtistKahit Maputi na ang Buhok koAwit Award2010
Best World Music RecordingBinibiniAwit Award2010
Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage PlayAng Buhay nga NamanAwit Award2010
Album of the YearByaheAwit Award2010
Album of the YearPanaginipAwit Award2012
Best Christmas RecordingPasko Ng PagbibigayanAwit Award2012
Best Regional RecordingUsahayAwit Award2013