Marco Barrientos | |
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Background information | |
Born | Mexico City, Mexico | 28 June 1963
Genres | Contemporary Christian music |
Occupation(s) | Musician, author, pastor, speaker, teacher |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1985–present |
Labels | Aliento Music Group http://www.aliento.com |
Website | http://marcobarrientos.com/ |
Marco Antonio Barrientos Zumpano, known as Marco Barrientos (born June 28, 1963) is an Evangelical Christian musician, pastor,[1] author,[2] teacher,[3] and speaker known for combining practical biblical principles with the flow of prophetic songs.[4]
Barrientos has an extensive discography, and is best known for his productions "Sin Reservas", "Es Hora de Adorarle", "Transformados", and "Ilumina".[5]
He has been nominated for the Arpa Awards in many times and Latin Grammy Awards three times,[6] for Best Christian Album for his productions "Viento + Fuego" in 2005,[7] "Transformados" in 2011,[8] and "Amanece" in 2015.[9]
Barrientos was born in Mexico. He graduated from Christ for the Nations Bible Institute in 1985.[10]
Since his graduation, he has been in full-time ministry, beginning as associate pastor of "Amistad Cristiana" in Mexico City.[11] He remained there for 13 years, and then he founded the ministry "Amistad Cristiana Internacional" and the music label "Aliento Producciones", in which he is president.[12]
Barrientos has 30 recordings of praise and worship.[13]
He is also the director and host of "Avívanos", (Revive us) an annual worship conference part of Amistad Cristiana Internacional, Inc.[14]