Praising God: The San Antonio Vocal Arts Ensemble and "Magnificat"

Today's tune is by the San Antonio Vocal Arts Ensemble (SAVAE), a unique ancient vocal music ensemble that is accompanied by early and traditional instrumentation. They made their debut in 1989 presenting Latin music from the colonial period. Its artistic director, Christopher Moroney, has penned arrangements and new compositions for the group by delving into ancient history and cultures. The group has been featured on national radio shows and has toured the United States and around the world. This song, Magnificat, can be found on their 2000 album El Milagro de Guadalupe. The text is the Magnificat of the Gospel of Luke and are the words of Mary spoken to her cousin Elizabeth when she was pregnant with John the Baptist.

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Source: http://www.savae.org/