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chris Arellano’s Nuevo Americana blends the Norteno music of his northern New Mexico roots with blues, alternative country, and bilingual storytelling. A seasoned performer and multi-instrumentalist, Chris has played from Nashville to the Pacific Northwest and now calls his hometown of Costilla, NM home once again. He’s the founder of the Nuevo Americana music festival—now in its ninth year—and leads the beloved summer school of rock, a kids music camp each summer. Through every song, Chris shares stories shaped by heritage, heart, and home.