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Still singing for the Lord

Unlike many gospel artistes today, Mary Atieno has remained consistent for the last three decades. And the teacher, mother and pastor is not about to give up, writes CAROLINE NYANGA

For the better part of the 1980s Mary Atieno’s super vocals was almost signature tune in most music stores and in the only broadcasting station then VOK (now KBC). The visually-impaired singer could see through her great gospel music that touched most East Africans hearts turning many to God.

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