About Ronald Crowder
Ronald Crowder is an award-winning singer-songwriter. Ron grew up being influenced by all kinds of music, starting out with gospel music in the church. He took a particular liking to soul music. Growing up in a working class family in Albuquerque NM, Ron is a perennial winner at the New Mexico Music Awards, recently winning Song of the Year.
Ron’s Quotes:
“When I write a song I almost feel as if I am being given that song, and it is my job to tune into it and almost sort of take dictation.”
“There is a magic quality to where songs come from that is very mysterious to me.”
“Some songs I write from experience, and some are purely fictional. Oftentimes I can take on the role of an actor when I am writing a song.”
Media Quotes:
“Written in a retro style he terms rock ‘n’ soul, many of his songs are steeped in his compassion for the working-class roots from which he hails, and give voice to the everyday celebrations and struggles that the common man or woman goes through.” ADRIAN GOMEZ | ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL
“People across this land/are ready to march and shout/hatred is alive, division in our house.” The verse is from “Liberty,” a catchy-as-hell ‘60s-evocative tune. PAUL WEIDEMAN | SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN
“They don’t hand out New Mexico Music Awards to just anyone, but Ron Crowder—who took home the title of Best Song 2018 with the song “Liberty” ALEX DEVORE | SANTA FE REPORTER