Taos, NM
Music connected to Taos
About Taos
- • Dennis Hopper filmed and edited "Easy Rider" in Taos, cementing its counter-culture image.
- • Earthships, sustainable homes made of recycled materials, originated near Taos.
- • The opening of Taos Ski Valley in 1955 transformed the local economy.
- • Taos Pueblo's ancient structures have no running water or electricity.
- • The Taos art colony boomed in the early 20th century, attracting many artists.
- • "Taos" derives from the Tiwa word for the village; established around 1000 AD.
- • With under 6,500 residents, it's smaller than many high schools.
- • At 6,969 feet, the thin air makes baking tricky.
- • Tourism and the arts drive much of the local economy.
- • A peaceful, spiritual, and artistic energy permeates the air.
- • No pro teams here; Albuquerque Isotopes (baseball) are closest.
- • Taos High School's basketball team has a strong local following.
Artists From Taos
Max Gomez
Michael Hearne
The Rifters
Kate Mann
Jimmy Stadler
Ben Guihan
Lil Renzo
Ph8
Po.10.Cee
The Bees & Locusts
Dynette Marie
Maria Benitez
Jenny Vincent
Haioka
Sopdet
Songs About Taos
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terlingua moon
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Bread and Water
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down the rio grande
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Nearby Places
Ben Guihan
Dynette Marie
Haioka
Jenny Vincent
Jimmy Stadler
Kate Mann
Lil Renzo
Maria Benitez
Max Gomez
Michael Hearne
Ph8
Po.10.Cee
Sopdet
The Bees & Locusts
The Rifters
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