Jai's 1988 debut single Sumintra told the tale of an Indo-Trinidadian woman from Debe who informed her boyfriend of her preference for soca over the music of Indian artist Lata Mangeshkar. Jai returned the following year with Pumping, then Bolo and Show Me Yuh Motion. His 1993 song Wine on a Bumsee signalled Jai's exit from the soca world, opting for the chutney soca arena, in which he continues to perform. Jai released Chutney Vibrations, a compilation with soca chutney rhythms and his re-reading of the Juma.His most commercially successful release is Mor Tor featuring fellow Trinidadian soca star Machel Montano. In 2007 he released songs such as Aj Bhi Jeen and Bodi ke Dal, followed by Barman. Jai has won Chutney Soca Monarch a record-breaking six times. In 2011, he won his 6th title with the song White Oak and Water.[citation needed] Jai was also crowned for the 7th time when he teamed up with Ravi B.
Ricky is recognized as a leading authority on intercultural liturgical issues and music. A frequent lecturer, presenter and workshop leader in cross-cultural settings, he specializes in offering highly practical applications and strategies.
Serve a variety of musical and cultural styles
Inspired by his Eucharistic hymn "Spirit and Grace," and the role of the Holy Spirit during the Communion rite, this approachable setting can be adapted to fit a number of different ensembles.
Unite your community in prayer
Adding a multilingual piece to this versatile Mass, the Prayers of the Faithful can be sung in over 20 languages. (available in a separate special edition)
Representing the fulfillment of a life-long dream for Fr. Ricky Manalo, In the Sight of the Angels is a liturgical collection in which each song is a collaboration with another composer. The result is a collection of various cultural styles, gifts, languages and faith perspectives. Songs of inspiration, they invite each of us to dialogue with one another and to collaborate in our praise and glory to God.
This collection of music extends, deepens and celebrates every aspect of musical, textual and liturgical collaboration. For this collection of new and pastorally appropriate music Fr. Ricky joined forces with Sarah Hart; Bob Hurd; Jesse Manibusan; Dan Schutte; Suzanne Toolan, RSM; and Jorge Monterroso, OCarm, to create a wide range of musical styles.
Featuring music from multiple cultures and pastoral contexts, including contemporary, cathedral Asian pentatonic, praise and worship, gospel and more, In the Sight of the Angels also incorporates music in a variety of languages: English, Filipino, Italian, Latin and Spanish.
As you listen to the album or sing through the songs in the octavo packet, you'll begin to see the wonderful effects of this collaborative project. You'll find that each song is unique in style and theme, yet designed to achieve one goal: the creation of beautiful music to engage worshiping assemblies in full, conscious and active participation.
Inspired by Pope John Paul's encyclical on the place of Sunday in Christian worship, Ricky Manalo has put together On This Day, a wonderful collection of music for the Sundays and solemnities of Ordinary Time.
Music for the Sundays and holy days of Ordinary Time
Marked by beautiful, accessible melodies and profound texts, On This Day includes songs for the feasts of the Baptism of the Lord, the Body and Blood of the Lord, Trinity Sunday, the Transfiguration, the Assumption, All Saints Day, All Souls Day and Christ the King.
Cathedral choral, contemporary, and Asian-style songs
On This Daysatisfies a wide range of musical tastes, offering cathedral-style Latin hymns, catchy contemporary songs and songs drawing from the rich colors and distinctive tones of traditional Asian music. Most of the 12 original songs are arranged for SATB choir and assembly, keyboard, guitar, percussion, trumpet, trombone, tympani and solo instruments
Enjoy strong, approachable melodies
Celebrating the mystery of the Holy Spirit, Mass of Spirit and Grace infuses texts for the new Roman Missal with strong and approachable melodies from the title song (also included in this collection). This versatile Mass also includes two settings for the Sprinkling Rite, as well as general and seasonal verses for the Gospel Acclamation that engages the assembly in a call-and-response format.
Unite your community in prayer
Developed in close collaboration with the USCCB Secretariat on Cultural Diversity, diocesan leaders and liturgical composers, the Multilingual Intercessions can be sung in 30 different languages! Unite your community in prayer at Liturgy of the Word during Mass, Liturgy of the Hours, prayer services and more.
Honor the song of the assembly
Father Manalo has a gift for composing music that honors the song of the assembly, such as "Beyond the Days" to "With One Voice." Featuring two Communion songs and his beautiful new Mass setting, Spirit and Grace gives communities large and small a wealth of music to enrich the liturgy.
Eight songs for liturgy from Fr. Ricky Manalo, featuring music from multiple cultures and pastoral contexts, including Christian rock, gospel, contemporary, cathedral and more. Besides being great for listening, the digital album provides a helpful tool for learning to sing these songs and pronounce some of the more complicated foreign words and phrases.
Designed to support those with little training in presidential music leadership, this resource provides a step-by-step course to help seminarians, deacons, priests and even bishops learn the vocal skills necessary for presidential chanting and leadership. Spread out over ten lessons and eighteen exercises, the course can seamlessly be integrated into any clergy formation course in seminaries or theological institutions.
Using prayer texts from the revised Roman Missal, Father Manalo's simple approach involves learning just six notes and the ability to recognize the liturgical, grammatical and ritual flow of a prayer text. Thus, it allows more freedom to improvise, embellish and adapt one's own interpretation of prayer texts. Filled with practical tips on proper posture, breathing, warming up and more, this book is informative and easy to use. The audio samples facilitate learning the concepts, and the vocal exercises help to solidify those concepts.
Inspired by Pope John Paul's encyclical on the place of Sunday in Christian worship, Ricky Manalo has put together On This Day, a wonderful collection of music for the Sundays and solemnities of Ordinary Time.
Music for the Sundays and holy days of Ordinary Time
Marked by beautiful, accessible melodies and profound texts, On This Day includes songs for the feasts of the Baptism of the Lord, the Body and Blood of the Lord, Trinity Sunday, the Transfiguration, the Assumption, All Saints Day, All Souls Day and Christ the King.
Cathedral choral, contemporary, and Asian-style songs
On This Daysatisfies a wide range of musical tastes, offering cathedral-style Latin hymns, catchy contemporary songs and songs drawing from the rich colors and distinctive tones of traditional Asian music. Most of the 12 original songs are arranged for SATB choir and assembly, keyboard, guitar, percussion, trumpet, trombone, tympani and solo instruments.
The first litany featuring saints of the Americas
One of many highlights is Ricky's setting of the Litany of Saints that honors and petitions St. Martin de Porres, St. Katherine Drexel and the other saints of the Americas -- the first litany of the Americas. The songbook includes a complete list of these saints and a handy pronunciation guide. "Transfiguration" and "Pie Jesu" feature unique instrumentation -- with parts for SATB choir, clarinet, cello, bass and woodwinds -- and make excellent new choir performance pieces.
Music directors looking for accessible music with beautiful melodies and sound theology will especially appreciate On This Day.
Produced by David Haas and Craig Kingsbury.