Kwento Ni Toto shares momentous event for two of the renowned artists in the Philippine Music Industry.  We always feature these two artists here in this blog whenever they have something new for the listeners and music aficionados.  Undeniably these two artists are indeed the biggest OPM acts of today and each are masters of their own genres, Platinum Singer-Songwriter Noel Cabangon and OPM Rap Genius Gloc-9.

Noel Cabangon’s 2011 release Panaginip is undoubtedly the most awarded album of 2011 having been named Acoustic Album of the Year of the Star Awards for Music, the Secular Album of the Year of the Catholic Mass Media Awards, and the Album of the Year of the Awit Awards. This 3-peat-victory may well be considered a grandslam.

After the released of Noel Cabangon’s latest album “Tuloy Ang Byahe” two months ago, the number of its download has soared high in www.mymusicstore.com.ph. With this, it is believed that it will reach its Gold Status record very soon.

Noel Cabangon during the Press Conference

Recently, one of Kwento Ni Toto's correspondent was able to attend the press conference of one of the known composer and singer, Noel Cabangon, as he disclose the continuation of his musical journey through the album entitled "Tuloy ang Byahe".

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Press Release
Singer-songwriter Noel Cabangon's hit “Byahe” album spawned numerous awards, icluding 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 this June.

The new collection of OPM's finest tunes includes songs from icons Basil Valdez, APO hiking Society, Freddie Aguilar, Hotdog, Rey Valera, VST & Company, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Leah Navarro, Dulce, Florante, Smokey Mountain, among others.

The album also includes someinteresting racks, 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 Greepeace.

Noel doesn't just sing purely for entertainment. He believes that his talent is a tool to generate awareness on just about any issue, may it be political, environmental or social. Respected by his peers and revered by the new generation of rock musicians, Noel is recognized as one of the most influential figures in the pinoy music scene, in fact one of his past hits with Buklod, Tatsulok was covered by Bamboo.


Tuloy Ang Byahe” Tracklist:

1. Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka (originally sung by Basil Valdez)
2. Anak (originally sung by Freddie Aguilar)
3. Kahit Na (originally sung by Zsa Zsa Padilla)
4. Kailan (originally sung by Smokey Mountain)
5. Malayo Pa Ang Umaga (originally sung by Rey Valera)
6. Ika Lang Ang Aking Mahal (originally sung by VST & Company)
7. Usahay (Visayan Folk Song)
8. Huwag Mong Sabihin
9. Sika Laeng Iti Biag
10. Paano (originally sung by Dulce)
11. Lagi Na Lang (originally sung by Leah Navarro)
12. Iduyan Mo (originally sung by Basil Valdez)
13. Pumapatak ang Ulan (originally sung by APO Hiking Society)
14. Manila with GLOC-9 (originally sung by Hotdog)
15. Joey's Theme (Umaga Na Naman)(originally sung by Christopher De Leon) From the Mike De Leon fil “Kug Mangarap Ka't Magising”
16. Handog (originally sung by Florante)

Follow Noel Cabangon:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Noel-Cabangon/24480530877
Twitter: https://twitter.com/noelcabangon

I have been an avid fan of Noel Cabangon and I have heard most of his simple, meaningful, touching and great music.  Now Noel Cabangon will be having his solo concert themed as "Simpleng Musikero" which really shows to himself.  A simple musician with great and meaningful compositions.

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Press Release

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.