Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra

Ottmar Liebert’s global success can be attributed to a myriad of things his creative vision, his determination and a strong sense of melody. Born in Cologne, Germany, he began playing guitar at 11. As an adult he pursued his dreams of playing rock music in Boston, and then settled in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Santa Fe was a fresh start for Liebert in many ways and in addition to returning to the acoustic guitar, he remained open to letting the place define the music he made. It was this openness to the local landscape that defined what was to become his musical style, a mix of Spanish, Mexican and World elements, strong melodies tinged with a shade of melancholy, balanced with upbeat rhythms. Liebert founded the first incarnation of his band, Luna Negra, in 1989.