Don Joaquin

**Don Joaquin** is an indie folk singer-songwriter known for blending introspective storytelling with warm, rootsy arrangements that nod to his Southwestern roots. Drawing from Americana and Latin influences (particularly Mexican folk traditions), his music often explores themes of cultural duality, small-town life, and the liminal spaces between borders—both literal and metaphorical. Tracks like *Tupelo, MS* and *Boundary Motel* showcase his knack for vivid, place-driven narratives, while *San Valero* and *Como Si Nada* reflect his bilingual lyricism and rhythmic versatility. Emerging from Arizona’s DIY scene in the mid-2010s, Don Joaquin has built a grassroots following with his hushed, earnest vocals and a sound that feels equally at home in desert highways and dimly lit barrooms.