Society and Politics
In Nicaragua, the Magnificat is a favourite prayer among many peasants and is often carried as an amulet. During the Somoza years, campesinos were required to carry proof of having voted for Somoza; this document was mockingly referred to as the Magnificat.
The Magnificat has also been covered by Richard Wu in the album "Let Morning Shine". The album was aimed to ameliorate the lives of North Koreans.
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