Anon: Virgen Madre De Dios

This song was performed by SAVAE (San Antonio Vocal Arts Ensemble) but was written by Tomas Pascual, a Guatemalan composer of the late 1500's and early 1600's. It may have been recorded in order to recreate the song or as a tribute. It may have also been recorded to retell the story that the original songwriter, Tomas Pascual intended to tell in writing the song. Tomas may have been intending the song to be sung in church, following his conversion to Christianity along with other Native Americans. The song could also have been taught to Spanish immigrants to Mexico who were arriving at this time. The song is inspired by the Virgin of Guadelupe. The song comes from a time after the conquest of Mexico by the Spanish and during a period of Spanish immigration and missionary efforts in the area. The song, written on a religious theme represents the effectiveness of the Spanish missionary efforts and the planting of the seeds of growth of America into a Christian country. This song has a very peaceful and relaxing tone, and gives you a feeling of sitting inside of a church. The song also sounds heavenly and angelic and I can almost imagine the song being sung by a chorus of angels.