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Art Mapa is a talented guitarist, composer, and arranger who has been a member of the Heritage Singers, a self-supporting gospel music ensemble, since 1985. He also runs the Turning Point, which is part of the Heritage Singers organization. As a skilled studio producer, Mapa oversees the production of CDs, DVDs, and videos for the ensemble and its members, known for his ability to create high-quality recordings. Born in the Philippines, Mapa moved to the U.S. at the age of nine and taught himself to play the guitar. He began performing in nightclubs and dances with popular bands in the San Francisco area at fifteen but eventually became disillusioned and left that scene. From 1978 to 1985, he worked as an x-ray technician before joining the Heritage Singers as a guitarist. Six years later, he married Val Mace, daughter of the group's founders, Max and Lucy Hatley Mace. In his studio work, Mapa creatively arranges and enhances recordings for various projects, incorporating a wide range of instrumental sounds. Recently, he has taken on the challenge of producing music videos, with notable titles including "An Evening at the Crystal Cathedral," "Heritage 35 Year Celebration," "Because of Love," and "Through the Years," Volumes 1 and 2. Mapa has also released several albums, such as "Instrumental Experience," "Turning Point," "The Art of Praise," "A Cool Christmas,"

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