BIOGRAPHIES OF "NOTEABLE" NEW MEXICAN MUSICIANS

Tom Bee
Best known as founder and featured artist with the popular 70's music group XIT, Gallup, New Mexico native Tom Bee has achieved a cult status in America and Europe, allowing his music to survive and thrive for the last thirty years.
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Lee Eliot Berk
Dr. Lee Eliot Berk served as President of Boston’s Berklee College of Music from 1979 to 2004. Upon retiring, he was appointed President Emeritus and a member of the Board of Overseers, both honorary affiliations.
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Chris Calloway
Chris Calloway, daughter of the famous Cotton Club bandleader and international icon Cab Calloway, is heir to an American musical legacy. She is original yet authentic and has earned her place in her family's tradition.
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Bo Diddley
Bo Diddley, a founding father of rock 'n' roll and former New Mexico resident, helped cast the sonic template of rock more than 50 years ago with a signature syncopated rhythm that became universally recognized as "the Bo Diddley beat."
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The Fireballs
Hailing from Raton, New Mexico in the late 50's, the Fireballs were New Mexico's first Rock & Roll recording band to become internationally known. The group was christened the FIREBALLS® after their standing ovation performance of "Great Balls of Fire" at the Raton High School PTA talent contest in New Mexico, USA...
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John Aaron Lewis
Possessor of a classic spare, "less is more" piano approach that takes rich advantage of every note played, John Lewis grew up musically during the development of the bebop sound during the mid-late 1940s. His artistry truly flowered during his historic tenure as musical director of the longest-continuing small ensemble in the annals of jazz.
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Manzanares
Manzanares is hot Spanish guitar, sizzling Latin percussion, and soulful vocals: a high-energy and fiery sound with a dazzling repertoire that ranges from Spanish and Middle Eastern guitar melodies to Flamenco to Pop to Latin Rock
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Robert Mirabal
Described as a Native American "Renaissance man" – master flute player, musician, composer, painter, craftsman, poet, actor, screenwriter, horseman and farmer – Robert Mirabal has traveled extensively and played his music all over the world.
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Michael Murphey
When you hear the name Michael Martin Murphey, automatically the number one song "Wildfire" comes to mind. Because of his love of the West and the great outdoors, Michael has called Red River, New Mexico home since the 1980's and constantly uses New Mexico as a creative retreat.
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The Shins
Talented. Kind. Compassionate. That's how fans describe these four young men from Albuquerque who are members of the successful group The Shins.
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Norman Petty Studios
The Norman Petty Studios are one of New Mexico's best secrets. One of the birthplaces of Rock 'N' Roll, they are nestled on 7th Street and are miraculously preserved.
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Stefani Sullivan
Stefani Sullivan is one of the biggest stars in the Tejano music industry. While she currently lives in San Antonio, Texas -- her roots are here in New Mexico. She was born and raised in Albuquerque and is a graduate of La Cueva High School.
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Randy Travis
Randy Travis is one of the most popular artists in the history of country music. His debut album -- Storms of Life -- went multi-platinum. He has five Grammy awards, five CMA awards, nine Academy of Country Music Awards, 10 American Music Awards, and 20 albums. In the world of country music, Travis is a superstar.
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