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The Chicano Music Hall of Fame
Nuestra Música de Colorado

History

Su Teatro established the Chicano Music Hall of Fame in 2002 to honor musicians who have contributed to keeping Spanish-language music flourishing in Colorado.  Su Teatro holds its call for Nominations for the Annual Chicano Music Hall of Fame (CMHOF) Awards every April.

  

Nominate

Know someone who should be inducted to the Chicano Music Hall of Fame? Nominees can be submitted by filling out the Nomination Form.

A committee composed of three voting members, previous inductees, Su Teatro staff, and two non-voting members review the nominations. Nominations can be sent to halloffame@suteatro.org or cmhof@suteatro.org at any time during the year, but must be received by June 18, 2021 for consideration in the 2021 class.

Rules for Nominating

  • Any member of our community is able to nominate a musician, a producer or even a physical or organizational entity that they feel represents a significant contributor to Chicano Music. 
  • The focus of the CMHOF is on Colorado musicians. Although influential, national musicians are ineligible unless a significant portion of their work and influence took place in Colorado.
  • The committee has not defined longevity in terms of years, but is seeking to recognize contributors who have provided consistent or sustained activities over a period of time.
  • There is a desire on the committee’s part to honor musicians who may not be with us long and to limit posthumous recognitions.
  • Other performance art forms such as dancing aren’t normally included unless there is an overlap that underscores the nomination.
  • Only nominations submitted by midnight of the deadline date will be accepted.
  • Inductees will be announced in early June.  

Presenting the Chicano Music Hall of Fame

Chicano Music Hall of Fame Class of 2021

Eugene "Gene" Lucero,  John Muñoz and the Fabulous Vibrotones,  Juventino Romero and Mariachi Sol de mi Tierra

Chicano Music Hall of Fame Class of 2020

Lugarda Lu Liñan Los Trujillos Frank Ayala

Chicano Music Hall of Fame Class of 2019

Ramon “Papiray” Pacheco Manuel Molina Rudy Bustos & the Bustos Family

Chicano Music Hall of Fame Class of 2018

Pam Linan Pocho Joe – La Raza Rocks Larry Lobato Sr. Al Gallegos

Chicano Music Hall of Fame Class of 2017

Conjunto Colores Robert “Rabbit” Jaramillo Raphael “Raf” Lopez Johnny “Ritmo” Rodriguez y Los Diamantes Cristella Garcia

Chicano Music Hall of Fame Class of 2016

Mitch Garcia The Five Diamonds - Albert & Elvina Arias Maxine Medina Delgado Phil “Armonico” Trujillo Daniel Valdez

Chicano Music Hall of Fame Class of 2015

Mariachi San Luis Michelle Hernandez Abeyta Rick Garcia Jimmy Trujillo Manuel Roybal Sr.

Chicano Music Hall of Fame Class of 2014

Francisco Coca & The Coca Family The Mood Express Indian Nickel Debra Gallegos & Yolanda Ortega

Chicano Music Hall of Fame Class of 2013

Raul & Sylvia Vasquez Dr. Brenda Romero Esequiel “Zeke” DeLeon

Chicano Music Hall of Fame Class of 2012

Rene Heredia Greg Montano Augustine Trujillo

Chicano Music Hall of Fame Class of 2011

Alex Anaya Miguel Espinosa

Chicano Music Hall of Fame Class of 2010

Los Alvarados Freddie Rodriguez

Chicano Music Hall of Fame Class of 2009

Dr. Lorenzo Trujillo Cancion Mexicana David Gallegos & Paul Chavez

Chicano Music Hall of Fame Class of 2008

Victor Hernandez Juanita & Emilio Dominguez

Chicano Music Hall of Fame Class of 2007

Agnes Romero Henry Salas John Segura

Chicano Music Hall of Fame Class of 2006

Levi & Carmen Beall Phil Marin Elva Valdez Guadalupe Vargas

Chicano Music Hall of Fame Class of 2005

James “Chico” Martinez Tim Garcia & Luisa Mendoza Filbert & Maria Orala Trujillo

Chicano Music Hall of Fame Class of 2004

Victor Cardenas Tony Falcon Raymond Lucero Danny Silva

Chicano Music Hall of Fame Class of 2003

Anita & Skelly Garcia The Gonzales Family Alfred Terrones

Chicano Music Hall of Fame Class of 2002

Paco Sanchez Eva Nuanez