Abstract

The collection contains a Spanish mariachi song, “No Hay Cosa Como La Madre” composed by Frank and Bruna Mares for Frank’s mother.

Scope and Content The collection consists of advertisements and articles promoting the Mariachi Spectacular; programs, schedules and correspondence; performers biographies; and photographs of events, including broadcast videotapes. Texts of songs and full and partial scores of music performed are also a part of the collection. Audio and video tapes were added to the collection in August 2008. These tapes contain oral interviews with Miguel D. Martinez, Esteban Hernandez, Jesús Rodriguez de Hijar, Nicolás...

Abstract

Collection contains commercial recordings, dating 1979 to 1994, of popular New Mexican and Mexican music performed by Roberto Marti­nez, his son, Lorenzo, daughter, Debbie, the music group, Los Reyes de Albuquerque, and other Marti­nez family members.

Abstract

Recordings of live performances by Los Reyes de Albuquerque at important regional festivals in the Southwest, recorded 1991-1995. Contains a wide repertoire of popular and traditional New Mexico music including corridos and songs interspersed with comments by group leader and song writer, Roberto Martínez.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of correspondence, committee reports, board, and general meeting minutes, newsclippings, financial information, events and parades information, De Vargas and La Reina contestant applications, and materials relating to the promotion and the operation of the Santa Fe Fiesta. Collection includes by-laws, operating manuals, and contracts.