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.
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 (I Am A Good Filipino) in 2012.
Cabangon played Jesus Christ in a local production of Jesus Christ Superstar in 2000.