Near Abó in Torrance County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
New Songs/Cantos Nuevos
— Salinas Publo Missions National Monument —
[Caption] The indigenous boys' choir sang hymns in both Spanish and Latin. Trumpets, bells, hawms, bassoons, and “a fine organ” joined the voices of the choir in complex harmonies.
Cantos Nuevos Las escaleras gastadas frente a usted soportaron durante más de 50 años a los niños tompiro que se apresuraban a reunirse con los adultos en el desván del coro que está encima. En México los franciscanos habian notado en los años 1500 cuán poderosamente les ayudaba la música en sus esfuerzos misioneros. Los frailes aquí en la región de Nuevo México trajeron no solo tradiciones de cantos gregorianos, sino también importaron, a través del Camino Real, conjuntos de instrumentos de viento y órganos portátiles. De 1622 a 1678, esta iglesia y convento hicieron eco a las notas musicales de cantos nuevos – cantados durante las misas y las procesiones.
[Leyenda] El coros de niños indignas cantó himnos en español y en latin. Trompetas, campanas, fagotes, chirimías y “un órgano fino” se unieron a las voces del coro en armonias complejas.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1622.
Location. 34° 27.019′ N, 106° 22.525′ W. Marker is near Abó, New Mexico, in Torrance County. Marker can be reached from Abó Ruins Road (State Road 513) 0.7 miles north of U.S. 60, on the left when traveling north. Marker is in Mission San Gregorio de Abó National Historic Landmark. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 69 Abó Ruins Rd, Mountainair NM 87036, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. People at Work/Manos a la obra (a few steps from this marker); Prayers and Hymns/Rezos e himnos (a few steps from this marker); A Kiva Here?/¿Una kiva aquí? (a few steps from this marker); A Grander Church/Una iglesia más grande (within shouting distance of this marker); Crossroads/El cruce (within shouting distance of this marker); Abo Ruins (within shouting distance of this marker); Fred Sisneros' Grave/Don Federico (within shouting distance of this marker); Village of Abó/Pueblo de Abó (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abó.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.