Marcos Witt (born Jonathan Mark Witt on May 19, 1962, in San Antonio, Texas) is a renowned American Christian singer, pastor, author, and pioneer of Spanish-language worship music.
Raised in Mexico by missionary parents, Witt studied classical music at the Universidad Juárez del Estado de Durango and later pursued theological studies in the United States. In 1986, he founded CanZion Producciones (now Grupo CanZion), which has become a leading producer and distributor of Christian music in Spanish, encompassing music production, publishing, and worship leader training through Instituto CanZion.
Witt has released over 30 albums, including notable works like Canción a Dios (1986), Dios de Pactos (2003), Alegría (2006), Sana Nuestra Tierra (2001), and Viviré (2021). His music blends traditional Latin rhythms with contemporary Christian themes, earning him five Latin Grammy Awards for Best Christian Album.
Beyond his musical career, Witt served as the pastor of the Spanish-speaking congregation at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, from 2002 to 2012 . He has authored ten books on worship and leadership, and his ministry has significantly influenced the growth of Latino evangelicalism across the Americas.
In 2024, Witt launched the project Legado: Generaciones Adorando, collaborating with emerging Christian artists to reinterpret his classic songs, aiming to bridge worship across generations.
For a selection of his most impactful songs, you can go ahead and explore this compilation.
