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Sparx Hits the Charts (& offers scholarship for NM students)

This group of four sisters from Albuquerque took first place in a children's music festival in Mexico City. After that they rose to stardom in the U.S., as well as Central and South America. These young women love to combine a "pop" element to their music, while maintaining their love of very traditional bolleros, corridos, cumbias, and ballads.

Interested in applying for their college scholarship? Click here to learn more.

Want to hear their performance of "Cafe en mi Balcon"? Click here.

The NM Music Commission

Did you know that country western superstar, Randy Travis is from Santa Fe? Or that the Manzenares brothers, winners of the 2006 Best Latin Album, grew up listening to their grandparents play music on their Abiquiu farm? Check out this website to learn more about important New Mexican musicians you can research.

Mr. Cipriano Vigil et Familia

Cipriano Vigil, with his son, Cipriano Jr., and his daughter, Felicia, are helping to preserve the proud musical traditions of Northern New Mexico. When you listen to this video, be prepared to join the audience participation.

Mixing old with new: Robert Mirabal

Make a T-chart: on one side, list traditional elements you see in this video. On the other side, list what is new and modern in this musical production. And check out that little girl--she rocks!