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