preserving and promoting New Mexico's rich musical heritage
Sparx ~ Albuquerque Sparx is composed of the four Sanchez sisters, Verónica, Rosamaria, Kristyna and Carolina. Their brother Lorenzo Antonio is also a renowned singing artist in his own right. They were known beginning with their childhood career, in the
written by Susan McCasland and performed by Chile Pi (2017) ‘Burque by Breakfast’ is Chile Pi’s love song to Albuquerque, recorded August 2017 at Third Eye Studio in Tijeras, New Mexico. Chile Pi is an Albuquerque-based acoustic duo specializing in
The Shins ~ Albuquerque The Shins are an indie rock band from Albuquerque, New Mexico, formed in 1996. The band’s current lineup consists of James Mercer (vocals, guitar, songwriter), Jon Sortland (drums), Mark Watrous (guitar), Casey Foubert (guitar), Yuuki Matthews
Joe West ~ Santa Fe Joe West is an award winning songwriter and performer based in the international art community of Santa Fe, New Mexico. His music has been described as “theatrical folk music” but is influenced by both country
Dick Bills and the Sandia Mountain Boys ~ Albuquerque In the early 60’s, before syndication took over, many of America’s cities had quirky, variable-quality, but always interesting locally-produced TV shows aimed at kids. Albuquerque, NM, was fortunate. The early 60’s
written and performed by Steve Ortiz. Que Viva Nuevo Mexico is one of the official state songs of New Mexico. Steve Ortiz was a member of Los Coronados. Used with the permission of Marcela Perez (MEL Music and Records)