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African Children's Choir
12+ albums
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about
In 1984, in the midst of Uganda’s bloody civil war, human rights activist Ray Barnett was called on to help the many thousands of orphaned and starving children, abandoned and helpless to feed and protect themselves. Realizing the enormity of the task Ray and his team came up with a unique approach. The only way to make a meaningful difference was to impact the lives of these children, one child at a time. "Inspired by the singing of one small boy, we formed the first African Children’s Choir to show the world that Africa’s most vulnerable children have beauty, dignity and unlimited ability." Watch a short documentary about the Choir, see Ray Barnett talk about how the Choir began… then, read on, and become involved! The first Choir was formed in 1984, selected from orphaned and vulnerable children in the Kampala and Luwero areas of Uganda. After the Choir was trained to perform and readied for living in new and different cultures, the children traveled from Uganda to tour amongst the North American Church communities. They immediately impressed audiences with their vibrancy and outstanding musical talent. They quickly became a mouthpiece for the plight of the many thousands of vulnerable children like them in Uganda. The funds they earned through donations provided for their own support and education and more! The proceeds of the first African Children’s Choir tour also funded the building of an orphanage back in Kampala from which a second African Children’s Choir was
top songs
albums
It Takes a Whole Village
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Emmanuel God with Us an African Christmas
Live In Concert
Just as I Am
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A New Hallelujah
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Still Walking In The Light
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Emmanuel - An African Christmas
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Devotion
The African Children's Choir Jubilee Collection
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Because You Loved Me
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Africa's Heartbeat
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The African Children's Choir: Jubilee Collection