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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]].

'''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, like its root styles of traditional New Mexico folk music, classic [[Rock music]], and [[Country music|Country-Western music]], it also has 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 has existed since before the 16th century, the first songs in the genre were recorded by [[Smithsonian]] Folkways in the 1940s 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>

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>

==Foundations of New Mexico music==

==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]].

Many New Mexico music songs share similar lyrical themes of other American folk genres. Those simlar themes are [[God]] and the [[Christian religion]], [[family]], madracita, [[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, the [[Navajo]] and [[Apache]], Route 66, and the music of both America and Mexico.

==Artists==

==Artists==

*[[Robert Mirabal]]

*[[Robert Mirabal]]

*[[A. Paul Ortega]]

*[[A. Paul Ortega]]

*[[Anthony Rosas]]

*[[Anthony Rosas]]

*[[Jason Soto]]

*[[Jason Soto]]

==Bands==

==Bands==

Although Country is mainly a solo artist dominated field, there are quite a few bands that have enjoyed success. Some of these include:

Although New Mexico music is mainly a solo artist dominated field, there are quite a few bands that have enjoyed success. Some of these include:

*[[Bandido]]

*[[Bandido]]

*[[Campeónes Del Desierto]]

*[[Campeónes Del Desierto]]