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"My mom picked the name "Al Hurricane", because I used to knock things over as a kid and it stuck to me. So I took it as my professional name."
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Alberto Nelson Sanchez, known professionally as Al Hurricane, was an American singer-songwriter, dubbed "The Godfather" of New Mexico music. He released more than thirty albums, and is best known for his contributions to New Mexico's unique style of Spanish music.
"My mom picked the name "Al Hurricane", because I used to knock things over as a kid and it stuck to me. So I took it as my professional name."
"Believe it or not, sometimes when I go on stage, I still get butterflies."
"(in Old Town Albuquerque) This is where I grew up, I used to go to church here, and come here and perform. Wow, look at this! This is -- this is where i used to play. I should have brought my guitar, it brings back memories."
"Its New Mexico-style. But, its not -- I dont want to call it "traditional". We can do traditional songs, but you got to be "modern" in what you do."
"Id like to thank all of you for being here, gracias. You dont know how much it means to me. Gracias."
"I love Albuquerque. Ive always loved it, and i just couldnt leave it. I dont know if it sounds right, but I think people love that, Im not going to turn my back on them. I want to be here."