Fernando Ortega

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Fernando Ortega is a singer-songwriter in contemporary Christian music. He is noted for his anointed simplicity and rich interpretations of traditional hymns and songs, such as "Give Me Jesus", "Be Thou My Vision", and many others. He is also known for writing clear and accessible songs, such as "This Good Day". BIOGRAPHY Fernando grew up in a village near the banks of the Rio Grande. His family lived in the area for eight generations; his music is influenced by those roots. From all this heritage, from his classical training at University of New Mexico, and varied life experiences, this turned into a unique sound that embraces country, classical, Celtic, Latin American, world music, modern folk and rustic hymnody. DISCOGRAPHY * In a Welcome Field (1991/2000) * Meditations of the Heart (1992) * Meditations of the Heart Encore (1993) * Hymns and Meditations (1994) * Night of Your Return (1995) * This Bright Hour (1997) * The Breaking of the Dawn (1998) * Give Me Jesus - EP (1999) * Home (2000) * Camino Largo (2001) * Storm (2002) * Hymns of Worship (2003) * Fernando Ortega (2004) * The Shadow of Your Wings: Hymns and Sacred Songs (2006) * Christmas Songs (2008)