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30 Loved Hymns   Click to listen
Manuel Escorcio
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30 hymns that inspired a lifetime of love

Manuel has delighted audiences in many parts of the world with his God-given tenor voice. He has dedicated that voice to draw others closer to God. This recording of 30 loved hymns continues to support his music mission.

All of us have our most loved hymns that bring back wonderful memories. Comments such as, "You sang my mom’s favorite hymn," or "I can remember hearing my dad sing that hymn in our church choir," motivated Manuel to put this album of favorites together. Hymns like Master, the Tempest is Raging, The Old Rugged Cross, To God Be the Glory and more will have you playing this CD over and over again.

Song List
  1. Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven
  2. Master, the Tempest is Raging
  3. Brightly Beams Our Father's Mercy
  4. When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder
  5. We Are Nearing Home
  6. Lift Up the Trumpet
  7. Stand Up For Jesus
  8. Onward Christian Soldiers
  9. Face to Face With Christ My Savior
  10. A Wonderful Savior is Jesus
  11. The Old Rugged Cross
  12. Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross
  13. Just When I Need Him Most
  14. Blessed Assurance
  15. Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim It
  16. To God Be the Glory
  17. Does Jesus Care?
  18. Under His Wings
  19. Jesus Lover of My Soul
  20. What a Friend We Have In Jesus
  21. Near to the Heart of God
  22. When Peace Like a River
  23. Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah
  24. All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
  25. Abide With Me
  26. I Come to the Garden Alone
  27. There Is Sunshine In My Soul Today
  28. Tis Love That Makes Us Happy
  29. Be Still My Soul
  30. Nearer My God To Thee
  Manuel Escórcio

Stage, radio and television personality, entertainer, gospel music singer, voice coach, choral conductor, lyric tenor and linguist, Manuel Escorcio does it all. He was born in the former colony of Mozambique, moved to South Africa when he was 16 and graduated from Helderberg high school in Somerset West. He has a degree in theology, a Baccalaureate of Music from Stellenbosch University and a Master of Music from the University of Cape Town, South Africa.

His operatic career, as the principal Lyric Tenor for the Cape Town City Opera, spanned over 12 years in which he performed a variety of roles in 40 major opera, operetta and musical productions.

His career spans over 4,000 concerts in many parts of the world including the continental United States, Alaska, Canada, the Philippines, Venezuela, Brazil, Europe, Australia, Portugal and South Africa. Manuel has recorded 30 CDs of different genres of music from light classics, romantic ballads in English, Portuguese, Spanish and Afrikaans, to gospel music ranging from traditional hymns to more contemporary gospel.

Manuel has won 3 gold and one platinum discs and every major award in South Africa including the Opera Prize, best male vocalist, and best Gospel CD production. He also won the radio award for best classical music radio broadcast and several times has been crowned the most popular artist in South Africa.

Manuel is truly one of our international stars and one of the most captivating artists to grace the performing stage with his warm personality. He has an art gallery in Pretoria, South Africa, loves sports, nature, wild life conservation, and loves just being at home when he is not traveling.

Manuel's unique ability to communicate combined with a beautiful tenor voice and wonderful sense of humor, creates an unforgettable performance you don't want to miss.