Glamour Moments

Singer-songwriter Noel Cabangon ’s hit Byahe album spawned numerous awards, including the elusive Double Platinum Record Award and a sweep during the 2010 Awit Awards. The album also topped the music charts for 20 weeks. Now, after two years, the highly-anticipated follow-up album Tuloy Ang Byahe is all set to be released in a few weeks. The new collection of OPM’s finest tunes includes songs from icons Smokey Mountain, Leah Navarro, VST and Company, Dulce, APO, Freddie Aguilar, Florante, Rey Valera, Hotdog, Zsa Zsa Padilla, among others. The album also includes some interesting tracks, personally handpicked by Noel himself. Before being the multi-platinum recording artist that he is right now, Noel started of as part of the group Buklod (Bukluran Ng Mapagpalayang Musiko) more than two decades ago. His music speak of the many artistic, social and political advocacies he carries as a member of PETA, Dakila, Akbayan, Amnesty International and Greenpeace. Noel doesn't just sing purel...

Congratulations to Universal Records and its artists; Noel Cabangon and Christian Bautista. Christian's album Outbound went Gold and Noel's Byahe received a Double Platinum Record Award respectively. It really proves that Filipinos are still patronizing their own music (OPM); “At this day of piracy and downloading, it is really an achievement that albums still sell,” says Universal Records Kathleen Dy-Go. “We are so proud to have the bestselling artists in our roster.” Noel is currently working on a follow-up to the successful Byahe album and is now currently promoting his latest album Panaginip. “Mabuhay ang lahat ng nagmamahal sa OPM,” declares Noel. “Maraming salamat sa lahat ng sumuporta.” Christian, on the other hand, has just released an expanded version of his Outbound album called First Class. “What a fitting way to start the celebration of my 10 years in showbiz,” shares Christian. “I am so blessed to have everyone supporting me and my music.”

Filipino music icon Noel Cabangon is extremely humble, but his music touches the core of many. With a number of record awards under his belt, he is undeniably one of the bestselling music acts in the country today. On the December 2 and 3 at the Music Museum , Noel is headlining his solo concert billed Simpleng Musikero. The concert will celebrate Noel’s love for his music. He will perform his hits from his hit albums Byahe and Panaginip, and some memorable songs. With Bob Aves as musical director, Noel assures everyone that he’ll perform numbers that he doesn’t usually do. “It will be a musical experience,” adds Noel. “Music and OPM fans are in for a treat.” Noel will have Diamond Soul Siren Nina, Ebe Dancel and Baihanna as guests. For reservations call Thirdline at 426-0103 & 436-4325 or Music Museum at 721-6726 & 721-0635. Tickets are also available at TICKETWORLD. Call 891-9999.