Noel Cabangon
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Birth name | Noel Gadiano Cabangon |
Born | Rosario, La Union,Philippines | December 25, 1963
Genres | Folk |
Occupation(s) | Singer, Composer |
Instrument(s) | Acoustic guitar |
Years active | 1987–present |
Noel Gadiano Cabangon(born December 25, 1963) is a Filipinofolksinger and composer, known for composing socially-relevant songs. In 1987, he formed the groupBuklodtogether with Rene Boncocan and Rom Dongeto.
Early life
[edit]Noel Gadiano Cabangon was born on December 25, 1963, in the town ofRosario, 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
[edit]In 1987, he formed the groupBuklodtogether with Rene Boncocan and Rom Dongeto. They produced three albums:Bukid at Buhay,Tatsulok,andSa 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 bookAng Bayan Ko at Lupa: Awit ng Diwain 2005,[4]and co-authoredAko'y Isang Mabuting Pilipino (I Am A Good Filipino)in 2012.[5]
Cabangon played Jesus Christ in a local production ofJesus Christ Superstarin 2000.[6]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- Pasakalye (2000)[7]
- Himig Nating Pag-ibig (2006)
- Byahe (2009)
- Panaginip (2011)[8]
- Tuloy Ang Byahe (2012)
- Acoustic Noel (2014)
- Huwag Mangamba (Mga Awit Ng Pagtatagpo) (2015)
Awards and nominations
[edit]Award | Song Title | Award Giving Body | Date | Result |
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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[9] | Awit Award | 2010 | Won |
Album of the Year | Panaginip[10] | 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.Retrieved16 October2019.
- ^"Noel Cabangon".www.goodreads.com.Retrieved16 October2019.
- ^"Noel Cabangon and company: Older, more mature, but still wielding the power of music".Inquirer Lifestyle.23 February 2019.Retrieved16 October2019.
- ^Cabangon, Noel G. (2005).Ang bayan ko at lupa: awit ng diwa(in Tagalog). Megabooks Co.ISBN9789718380208.Retrieved16 October2019.
- ^"Ako'y Isang Mabuting Pilipino (I Am A Good Filipino)".www.goodreads.com.Retrieved16 October2019.
- ^"Jesus Christ, Superstar".Philstar.com.Retrieved2021-11-12.
- ^"Pasakalye".Jesuit Communications Foundation. 2001.OCLC52108530.Retrieved16 October2019.
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(help) - ^"Panaginip".Universal Records, Inc. 2011.OCLC881852309.Retrieved16 October2019.
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(help) - ^"Noel Cabangon and Gloc 9 emerge triumphant in 23rd Awit Awards".Philippine Entertainment Portal.Retrieved16 October2019.
- ^"Noel Cabangon's 'Panaginip' wins album of the year award".Philippine Daily Inquirer.Retrieved16 October2019.
- ^"The Philippine Awit Awards - About the Awit Awards".www.awitawards.com.ph.Retrieved16 October2019.