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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.
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"Believe it or not, sometimes when I go on stage, I still get butterflies."
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"(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."
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"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."
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"Id like to thank all of you for being here, gracias. You dont know how much it means to me. Gracias."
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"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."
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