Alberto Nelson "Al Hurricane" Sanchez (born July 10, 1936) is an American singer-songwriter, dubbed "The Godfather" of New Mexico music. He has released more than thirty albums, and is best known for his contributions to New Mexico’s unique style of Spanish music.He received his nickname, Hurricane, from his mother. As a child, he would accidentally knock things over; the nickname became synonymous with his band, studio, and a recording label.