Ronald Roybal
Ronald Roybal (Hwan-Pi-Khaw ... Red Tailed Hawk Song) is a native of the American Southwest. A descendent of Pueblo (Tewa) and Spanish Colonial peoples, he considers his ability to express both sides of his heritage to be a great gift and responsibility.
A completely self-taught musician, Ronald has studied music since his youth and is widely respected as a master performer of the Native American flute as well as the Spanish style guitar. In addition to guitar and flute, he enjoys Pow Wow singing and dancing.
He is a six-time Native American Music Award nominee. He is also a two-time New Mexico Industry Award Winner for Best Native American Music Production. He has been featured twice on National Public Radio's Performance Today program for his performance at the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival's Salute to Indian Art Market. His music has been included in various video soundtracks including "The Trail of the Painted Ponies", "Spanish Missions: Magnificent Restorations","Zozobra" and "The Blood Cries Out".
He makes his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico where he performs extensively at area hotels, resorts, restaurants and civic events. In addition to performance, Ronald successfully operates his own recording studio and record label.