Folk Music of the Southwest
During his tenure at UNM, John Donald Robb’s fascination with Hispanic folk music led to his recording of more than 3,000 traditional Hispanic folksongs and dances from the American Southwest and South America, all of which formed the nucleus of the John Donald Robb Archive of Southwestern Music at the University of New Mexico.
Robb was the author of several books on the subject, including Hispanic Folk Songs of New Mexico (1954; revised edition by UNM Press, 2008) and his authoritative book, Hispanic Folk Music of New Mexico and the Southwest: A Self Portrait of a People (University of Oklahoma Press, 1980; republished by UNM Press, 2014), and a second volume of Hispanic Folk Songs collected by Robb, Cancionero: Songs of Laughter & Faith in New Mexico (UNM Press, 2015). Robb received numerous honors and grants, including the honorary Doctor of Music from the University of New Mexico.
The Robb Musical Trust is proud to present and help underwrite concerts and events that reflect Dean Robb’s Mission and Vision.
Robb was the author of several books on the subject, including Hispanic Folk Songs of New Mexico (1954; revised edition by UNM Press, 2008) and his authoritative book, Hispanic Folk Music of New Mexico and the Southwest: A Self Portrait of a People (University of Oklahoma Press, 1980; republished by UNM Press, 2014), and a second volume of Hispanic Folk Songs collected by Robb, Cancionero: Songs of Laughter & Faith in New Mexico (UNM Press, 2015). Robb received numerous honors and grants, including the honorary Doctor of Music from the University of New Mexico.
The Robb Musical Trust is proud to present and help underwrite concerts and events that reflect Dean Robb’s Mission and Vision.