Fernando Ortega - Beginnings
Classically trained in piano at the University of New Mexico, Fernando comes from a family of weavers and farmers who, for eight generations, have lived in Chimayo, a small village on the western slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, north of Santa Fe.  His music celebrates this heritage in songs that are filled with spiritual longing and a deep reverence for His Lord.Fernando’s music unites virtuoso piano skills with tender, authentic vocals.  The rich accompaniment of cello, accordion and strings allow the songs to resonate with a simple yet sensitive quality that gently touches every listener’s heart.