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FERNANDO ORTEGA, one of Christian music’s most beloved singer songwriters, returns with The crucifixion of Jesus. His in six years, the
thematic new work brings together 11 contemplative songs and six readings co produced by Ortega and Bernard Chadwick, and engineered
and mixed by GRAMMY®Award-winner Brandon Bell highlights of the album include “Blessed Be our God Forever and Ever” Prepare The
Way OZon” and “In My Father’s m,” a communion hymn. In addition, Stay With Me Here, featuring cellist Nat Smith, is an adaptation of
Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, while “Ah Holy Jesus, How Have You Offended showcases the harmonies of Audrey Assad
along with Jonathan and Amanda Noel. Interspersed throughout the recording, Ortega offers narratives drawn from Scripture and liturgy.
The readings, selected and edited by his pastor Gary Villa, carry the listener from the Garden of Gethsemane to Golgotha. “Every aspect
of our lives should be measured out by the narrative of Christ’s life, Ortega says. “Year after year, through the journey of this Holy season,
Christ’s ministry starts again and again.” Ortega’s works encompass modem hymns, liturgical songs, and inspirational and praise & worship
favourites. The critically acclaimed singer/songwriter has three Gospel Music Association Dove Awards and a Billboard Latin Music Award to
his credit, while Ortega’s Christian radio hits include This Good Day,” Jesus, King of Angels” and “Sleepless Night.” Renowned for his timing
arrangements of beloved hymns-”Give Me Jesus” and “Be Thou My Vision,” among others- Ortega’s solo discography features 18 projects
in a heralded career spanning more than 25 years.