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Born: 1940, Badajoz, Spain.
Internationally recognized as one of the leading composers of Spanish liturgical music, Juan Antonio Espinosa composes songs that emphasize hope for the oppressed, social justice, and the power of faith. Currently, he directs the Association for the Promotion of Religious Music (APROMUR) in Spain and serves as a liturgical musician at San Estanislao Parish in Madrid.
After living for a time in Peru, Juan published music reflecting the Andes style and Latin American social realities. Hispanic assemblies in the U.S. are familiar with Juan's uplifting music through his songs in the OCP collections Pescador de Hombres and Resucitó, and in Cánticos, Segunda Edición, Misal Del Día, Unidos En Cristo Música an… Go to person page >| First Line: | Gente nueva, creadora de la historia |
| Title: | Danos un corazón |
| Author: | Juan A. Espinosa |
| Meter: | 11.10.11.10 with refrain |
| Place of Origin: | Spain |
| Language: | Spanish |
| Refrain First Line: | Danos un corazón grande para amor |
| Notes: | English translation: "God's new people, we boldly forge our history" by Mary Louise Bringle |
| Copyright: | © 1972, 1999 Juan Antonio Espinosa |
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