Accompanied by his guitar and candid verses, Noel Cabangon weaves folk magic that examines what it is to be a Filipino. The award-winning singer-composer has been in the game since 1982 and is known for lyricism that explores social issues—his iconic 2000 solo debut Pasakalye features hits like “Kayod Kabayo, Kayod Barya” and “Jeepney Driver Blues” that retell the daily life of the marginalised. The power of Cabangon’s discography lies in vignettes of kundiman-driven folk music that seeks to engage public discourse by sketching the beauty and travails of Filipino life.