![]() Mangazo hopes that schools and churches will adopt it as part of their curriculum and services. “ The late Cardinal was an inspiration for me, so this is like my gift to him, to show the world how he influenced my work.” The first edition comes with a special tribute full mass for the late Cardinal Otunga, whose cause of canonisation has commenced and he has been granted the title of Servant of God. Any musician can also interpret the songs,” says Mangazo. The second strength is the hymns, these songs have been borrowed from old hymnals and but what I have done is given a more African touch. The melodies are very soft and swift and easy to follow. My new hymnal book covers three main areas. “If you look at the list of things students are required to have to join high school, there is a requirement that we have to buy Golden Bells. The English Hymnal titled Melodies For God contains 55 songs with music for all the four parts of a choir soprano, alto, tenor and bass. ![]() His passion for music has driven him to attempt what no other Kenyan has tried before, a hymnal book like Golden Bells, which was first published in 1923. ![]() When he is not hard at work as the chairman for the Music Copyright Society of Kenya, he dabbles as a choir instructor in a number of Catholic churches in the country. He is widely acclaimed as a passionate interpreter of Gregorian Chant - Catholic Liturgical Music heritage. He can play most musical instruments and read any music. It has been a key part of his life for the last 42 years. ![]()
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