KAHIT MAPUTI NA ANG BUHOK KO(even my hair is white)

     by::NOEL CABANGON

Filipino singer, songwriter and a musical director. He is the voice behind the

hit song ���Kanlungan��� after it graced in the advertisement. With his voice full

of depth and very expressive, he is considered as one of the best singers of the

country.

Hailing from a small town in La Union called Rosario, Noel Cabangon grew up in a modest family. Looking back to his childhood days, he usually entertained his parents��� guest by performing in front of them. He grew up lack of confidence and fearedperforming in public and joining every singing competition. Not knowing

that his combined skills in singing and songwriting would eventually launched him into someone being respected and appreciated.

During 1982,the name Noel Cabangon was familiar as a folksinger. Since then,

he is visible in different bars, lounges, folk houses and concerts in Metro Manila. Noel has also performed in several concerts outside the country. On ���80s,

he was active in the concert circuits here and abroad including France, Hong

Kong, Germany, The Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Geneva and Brazil. On 1987,

together with Rom Dongeto and Rene Boncocan, Noel formed a folk group, Buklod

and released three albums: Bukid at Buhay, Tatsulok and Sa Kandungan ng

Kalikasan. On 1994, the group however disbands after series of shows outside the

country.

His songwriting skill is as aggressive as in his singing and doesn���t want to be just hidden at the back. His composition ���Dito Sa Kanto��� was an entry for 1999 MetroPop Music Festival and made it to the finals. His songs ���Ikaw Ay Bayani��� and ���Ikaw Lang��� were entries of Himig Handog Sa Bayaning Pilipino 2000 and in Asian Songwriting Festival Local Search respectively and both made it to the finals.

Acknowledging his flair, Noel began writing songs for big-time artists like

Agot Isidro, Randy Santiago, Nikki Gil and Dingdong Avanzado to name the few and

even composed songs in relation to the topics of show, Debate of GMA Network.

Noel���s fifth and his latest album was released on 2006 bearing the title Himig

 Nating Pag-Ibig. Released under independent label, Ballyhoo Records, the album and its 15 songs is a collection of mostly original works, speaking not just

love but also other aspects.

Aside from being a singer-composer, Noel Cabangon is also recognized as an

active member of Philippine Educational Theatre Association (PETA) as music

director or as one of the casts of some plays.

 Awards

• Best Music Video Award- ���Kayod Kabayo, Kayod Barya���, Catholic Mass Media Awards 2002
• Best Jazz Recording- ���Tinamaan Mo���, 17th Awit Award