Otilio Ruiz was born in Pacho Nuevo, Veracruz in Mexico. He started singing at the age of five and he picked up his first instrument at the age of 11. Later he learned and studied guitar, viola, violin and most other instruments with strings. He is the recipient of a Creative Bravos Award.

Chuy Martinez is a skilled musician and natural storyteller. He grew up all over the United States as a migrant farm worker and became part of the United Farm Workers Union. Chuy was inspired by the work Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta were doing. He remains active in the community and is a guest presenter with the New Mexico Humanities Council.

Don’t miss this free performance, the latest in a monthly series of free events in collaboration with AMP Concerts and the Friends of the Public Library.