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Musician and State Historian Rob Martinez
An Audio Journey: Folk Music of New Mexico and Beyond
Thursday, September 17th | 4:15 to 5:30 p.m.
New Mexico State Historian Rob Martinez presents an engaging musical demonstration exploring New Mexico’s rich Mexican and American music traditions through his personal relationship to music. This performance includes songs by great Mexicano composers, as well as American songwriters such as Paul Simon and the Beatles.
A celebrated folklorist, musician, and educator, Martinez brings the past to life through stories, music, and lived experience. Raised on his father’s corridos in a family of musicians, Rob played with his family mariachi band Los Reyes de Albuquerque during his youth. It is through those experiences he found his voice as an artist who thoughtfully blends traditional roots with modern elements.
This event offers a unique perspective on the traditions and rhythms that have shaped communities across the region — blending history with performance in an accessible, memorable format.
