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'''New Mexico music''' is an American folk [[genre]] of music which originated in the U.S. State of [[New Mexico]].<ref>[http://newmexico.heavensentgaming.com/lexicon/new-mexico-music/ New Mexico music] on the [[New Mexico Cultural Encyclopedia, Lexicon, and News]]</ref> It is typified by the heavy use of [[guitar]]s, [[trumpet]]s, [[steel guitar]]s, [[accordian]]s, and [[violin]]s, and, like its root styles of traditional New Mexico folk music, classic [[Rock music]], and [[Country music|Country-Western music]], with a steady rhythm section like that of Native American music, and lyrics typically in [[New Mexican Spanish]] and sometimes [[New Mexican English]]. Traditional New Mexico folk music was existed since the 16th century, the first songs in the genre were recorded by [[Smithsonian]] Folkways in the 40s and 50s, and in the mid-1950s Norman Petty's studio in Clovis recorded New Mexico music by [[Al Hurricane]], [[Tiny Morrie]], [[Baby Gaby]], [[Roberto Griego]], and the country and rock musicians Hank Williams Jr. and Buddy Holly. And, since the late-1960's, [[Albuquerque]] has been prominent in producing New Mexico music performers, which was described as "the Chicano Nashville" in the 1980s. However, other cities such as [[Santa Fe]], [[Farmington]], and [[Las Cruces]] have also played important roles in its progression. It has been most successful in New Mexico and Southern [[Colorado]], as well as throughout the American Southwest, West [[Texas]], and Northern [[Mexico]].
A currently developing sub-genre, which contains elements of New Mexico music merged with [[Americana]] music and modern [[folk music]], is being referred to as New Mexicana.<ref>[http://newmexico.heavensentgaming.com/lexicon/new-mexicana-music/ New Mexicana music] on the [[New Mexico Cultural Encyclopedia, Lexicon, and News]]</ref>
Several organizations present awards to outstanding New Mexico music performers including the New Mexico Music Awards and New Mexico [[Hispanos|Hispano]] Music Association.<ref>[http://newmexicomusicawards.com/ New Mexico Music Awards]</ref><ref>[http://www.nmhma.org/ New Mexico Music Association]</ref> There is also the annual Los 15 Grandes De Nuevo Mexico Music Award, which has both a concert and music album.<ref>[http://newmexlma.com/ Los 15 Grandes De Nuevo Mexico Music]</ref>
==Foundations of New Mexico music==
Many New Mexico music songs share similar lyical themes of other American folk genres. Those simlar themes are [[God]] and the [[Christian religion]], [[family]], Momma, [[love]], the struggles of the [[common man]], [[Alcohol]], and supporting and promoting the love and defense of America and its values. Unique themes to New Mexico music include, but are not limited to; ranching lifestyle, dancing, and celebrating the traditions of the New Mexico from the [[Nuevomexicanos]], [[Pueblo]], the Wild West, [[Navajo]], Route 66, and [[Apache]].
==Artists==
Some New Mexico music performers include:
*[[Lorenzo Antonio]]
*[[Antonia Apodaca]]
*[[El Gringo]]
*[[Erika]]
*[[Freddie Brown]]
*[[Sharon Burch]]
*[[Donna Christine]]
*[[Darren Cordova]]
*[[Micky Cruz]]
*[[Jerry Dean]]
*[[Matt Duran]]
*[[Roberto Griego]]
*[[Norio Hayakawa]]
*[[Al Hurricane]]
*[[Al Hurricane, Jr.]]
*[[Jerry Jaramillo]]
*[[Los Garrapatas]]
*[[Los Traviesos]]
*[[Jon Maez]]
*[[Robert Mirabal]]
*[[A. Paul Ortega]]
*[[Anthony Rosas]]
*[[Jason Soto]]
*[[Miguel Timoteo]]
New Mexicana music performers include:
*[[Bo Brown]]
*[[Boris McCutcheon]]
*[[Michael Martin Murphey]]
*[[Bill Palmer]]
==Bands==
Although Country is mainly a solo artist dominated field, there are quite a few bands that have enjoyed success. Some of these include:
*[[Bandido]]
*[[Campeónes Del Desierto]]
*[[Pueblo Country Band]]
*[[The Purple Haze]]
*[[Sangre de Indio]]
*[[Sparx (US band)|Sparx]]
*[[Red Wine]]
New Mexicana music performers
*[[Alonerly]]
*[[Bill Palmer's TV Killers]]
*[[Boris and the Salt Licks]]
*[[Richmond (band)|Richmond]]
==Famous Families of New Mexico Music==
*[[The Sanchez Family]] - [[Bennie Sanchez]], [[Al Hurricane]], [[Tiny Morrie]], and [[Baby Gaby]].
**Al Hurricane's children and grandchildren - [[Al Hurricane, Jr.]], [[Jerry Dean]], [[Erika]], and [[Christian Sanchez]].
**Tiny Morrie's children - [[Sparx]] and [[Lorenzo Antonio]].
==References==
{{reflist}}
[[Category:musical Genres]]
[[Category:New Mexico]]
A currently developing sub-genre, which contains elements of New Mexico music merged with [[Americana]] music and modern [[folk music]], is being referred to as New Mexicana.<ref>[http://newmexico.heavensentgaming.com/lexicon/new-mexicana-music/ New Mexicana music] on the [[New Mexico Cultural Encyclopedia, Lexicon, and News]]</ref>
Several organizations present awards to outstanding New Mexico music performers including the New Mexico Music Awards and New Mexico [[Hispanos|Hispano]] Music Association.<ref>[http://newmexicomusicawards.com/ New Mexico Music Awards]</ref><ref>[http://www.nmhma.org/ New Mexico Music Association]</ref> There is also the annual Los 15 Grandes De Nuevo Mexico Music Award, which has both a concert and music album.<ref>[http://newmexlma.com/ Los 15 Grandes De Nuevo Mexico Music]</ref>
==Foundations of New Mexico music==
Many New Mexico music songs share similar lyical themes of other American folk genres. Those simlar themes are [[God]] and the [[Christian religion]], [[family]], Momma, [[love]], the struggles of the [[common man]], [[Alcohol]], and supporting and promoting the love and defense of America and its values. Unique themes to New Mexico music include, but are not limited to; ranching lifestyle, dancing, and celebrating the traditions of the New Mexico from the [[Nuevomexicanos]], [[Pueblo]], the Wild West, [[Navajo]], Route 66, and [[Apache]].
==Artists==
Some New Mexico music performers include:
*[[Lorenzo Antonio]]
*[[Antonia Apodaca]]
*[[El Gringo]]
*[[Erika]]
*[[Freddie Brown]]
*[[Sharon Burch]]
*[[Donna Christine]]
*[[Darren Cordova]]
*[[Micky Cruz]]
*[[Jerry Dean]]
*[[Matt Duran]]
*[[Roberto Griego]]
*[[Norio Hayakawa]]
*[[Al Hurricane]]
*[[Al Hurricane, Jr.]]
*[[Jerry Jaramillo]]
*[[Los Garrapatas]]
*[[Los Traviesos]]
*[[Jon Maez]]
*[[Robert Mirabal]]
*[[A. Paul Ortega]]
*[[Anthony Rosas]]
*[[Jason Soto]]
*[[Miguel Timoteo]]
New Mexicana music performers include:
*[[Bo Brown]]
*[[Boris McCutcheon]]
*[[Michael Martin Murphey]]
*[[Bill Palmer]]
==Bands==
Although Country is mainly a solo artist dominated field, there are quite a few bands that have enjoyed success. Some of these include:
*[[Bandido]]
*[[Campeónes Del Desierto]]
*[[Pueblo Country Band]]
*[[The Purple Haze]]
*[[Sangre de Indio]]
*[[Sparx (US band)|Sparx]]
*[[Red Wine]]
New Mexicana music performers
*[[Alonerly]]
*[[Bill Palmer's TV Killers]]
*[[Boris and the Salt Licks]]
*[[Richmond (band)|Richmond]]
==Famous Families of New Mexico Music==
*[[The Sanchez Family]] - [[Bennie Sanchez]], [[Al Hurricane]], [[Tiny Morrie]], and [[Baby Gaby]].
**Al Hurricane's children and grandchildren - [[Al Hurricane, Jr.]], [[Jerry Dean]], [[Erika]], and [[Christian Sanchez]].
**Tiny Morrie's children - [[Sparx]] and [[Lorenzo Antonio]].
==References==
{{reflist}}
[[Category:musical Genres]]
[[Category:New Mexico]]