
This Award, presented by the Tesoro Cultural Center at the 2011 Spanish Colonial Market and 1830's Rendezvous, is for lifetime passion on keeping the west alive and recognizing commitment to excellence, historical interpretation and craftsmanship
Lorenzo Trujillo is a highly respected figure in the world of Southwestern music and culture, known for his lifelong dedication to preserving and promoting the rich traditions of folk music, dance, and arts. As the Director of the Southwest Musicians and the Artistic Director of the MSU Denver Mariachi Program, Dr. Trujillo has shaped the cultural landscape of the region for over six decades.
A folk violinist, guitarist, vocalist, and accomplished ethnic dancer, Trujillo’s contributions to the arts have earned him recognition on both national and international stages. In 1996, he was honored with the Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts, a testament to his exceptional talent and tireless work in cultural preservation. His career has spanned a variety of roles, from arts administrator to folklorist and culture bearer, and he has had a profound impact on the traditional music and dance of Southern Colorado and New Mexico.
Dr. Trujillo's achievements include working with the National Endowment for the Arts as a performing artist in 1976 and receiving the Hilos Culturales Distinguished Traditional Folk Artist Premio in 2004 for his lifetime of service to Hispanic traditions. His extensive body of work includes thousands of concerts, lecture demonstrations, and publications that document and celebrate the cultural heritage of the Southwest United States.
Over the years, Dr. Trujillo has become a respected voice in traditional music, recording extensively for television, radio, and numerous CDs. His most popular album, The Golden Age of the Southwest: From 1840 to Hollywood, showcases his deep knowledge of regional history and music. He has also had the privilege of performing internationally, with concert tours taking him to Italy, Peru, and Baja California, Mexico.
In recognition of his contributions to the arts, Dr. Trujillo has received several prestigious awards, including induction into the Colorado Chicano Music Hall of Fame in 2009 and the Tesoro Cultural Center’s Tesoro de Oro Award in 2011. His work continues to inspire new generations of artists and musicians, and his dedication to cultural heritage remains a cornerstone of his legacy.
This Award, presented by the Tesoro Cultural Center at the 2011 Spanish Colonial Market and 1830's Rendezvous, is for lifetime passion on keeping the west alive and recognizing commitment to excellence, historical interpretation and craftsmanship
Governor's Award For Excellence In The Arts - 1996
Governor's Award For Excellence In The Arts - 1996
Mariachi Spectacular 2001 - Showcase Concert
Premio Hilos Culturales - Distinguished Traditional Folk Artist - 2004
Premio Hilos Culturales - Traditional Folk Artist Award - In recognition of lifetime contributions to Spanish Colonial Folk Music and Dance of Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado - 2004
The Tesoro Foundation - Farolito Lighting - 2004
Chicano Music Hall of Fame - Musica de Colorado - 2009
Flor Y Canto Champions of Change Humanitarian Award - Escuela Tlatelolco - 2011
CHAC (Chicano Humanities and Arts Council) Life Work Achievement Award
Commendation Certificate from 2012 Concert Tour in Italy including St. Peter's at the Vatican and San Paolo alla Regola in Rome
Colorado Music Educators Award - 2017
Appointment as the Director of Hispanic Sacred Music at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver, 2016
This CD represents the music of Colorado and New Mexico based on classics from folk traditions. Some of the selected pieces date back to the 1840’s during the trapper period in the Southwest when Colorado and New Mexico were first being settled and other selections are more contemporary. The two artists join forces to create an exciting new rendition of these pieces representing the past to the present with a unique and authentic sound.
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Twenty traditional pieces from the old time music of Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico presented on violin, guitar, guitarron and vocals. Truly a treasure for the collector of the music of the Rio Grande of 1840 to today.
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Mariachi Festival 2020
Mariachi Festival 2020
Mariachi at Boettcher
Mariachi at the Paramount
Mariachi at the Paramount
Mariachi at the Paramount
Mariachi at the Paramount
Mariachi at Boettcher
Photo Credit Marc Dalio 2016 - Used with permission from photographer
Mariachi at Boettcher
Teaching
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El Alba Magazine, June, 2018
“Lorenzo Trujillo loved music from an early age, inspired by his Aunt Eva Nuánez, celebrated Denver Songstress…”
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Colorado Hispanic Genealogist, December, 2017
The Journal of the Colorado Society of Hispanic Genealogy
“Living History from a Genealogy Foundation”
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CASA Magazine, May 2017
“El conocido abogado Lorenzo Trujillo fue premiado por la Colorado Hispanic Bar Association (CHBA) en su gala del 2017… ”
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By Elizabeth Hernandez, June 13, 2016
“As you ascend the building’s stairs, the violins, guitars, vihuela and guitarron come into earshot. Then the powerful voices of the Metro State mariachi ensemble are booming through the music room’s doors … ”
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By Teresa Diaz Soriano, November 4, 2016
“Since the fall of 2015, the sweet sounds of mariachi can be heard coming from room 293 in the Arts Building every Friday. The music course Mariachi Ensemble is offered at MSU Denver for academic credit …”
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By Lorenzo A. Trujillo
September, 1981
The subject of this seminar is "Marketing: An Organizational Approach." Marketing means "to offer for sale" (The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 1973). Specifically, I will refer to an organizational approach to marketing.
Before beginning, take a piece of paper and: