In their newest music video, Rise Up Children’s Choir sings “Spirit,” Beyoncé’s new song from Disney’s 2019 live-action film “The Lion King.” Subscribe to Rise Up Children’s Choir at
Rise Up Children’s Choir is grateful to S. Jonathan Marley and his family who are members of the Ga Tribe in Ghana, Africa. In addition to appearing in this video, Mr. Marley and his daughters served as cultural consultants and provided the beautiful African dresses worn by the soloists which were hand-made by the Ga women of their tribe. Mr. Marley is currently working with Deblessing Foundation (www.deblessing.com) - a community action organization that supports initiatives that promote education, health and entrepreneurship - to build a public library for children in the town of Labadi in Ghana. To support this effort please donate to
Thanks as well to the Candice and Jason Mortensen who served as consultants, and whose beautiful children, Lincoln and Grace, are members of Rise Up Children’s Choir. Largely the inspiration for this music video, Lincoln, Grace, and their sister Naomi, who also appears in this video, were adopted from Uganda. Jason is the co-founder of Hands for an African Child a non-profit organization that is founded to provide parentless African children with God-centered homes, and prepare them to lead a new educated and self-reliant generation. The organization also implements practical, sustainable solutions and technology to provide clean/safe food and water. For a more detailed description of the organization's vision, mission and strategy; or to support this important cause, visit
Rise Up Children’s Choir is also proud to support and partner with Project Have Hope, a non-profit organization that seeks to empower women in Uganda, Africa, by providing education to both the women and their children, and assisting women to establish business opportunities to promote economic stability and sustainability. All of the necklaces worn by the children in this video were hand-crafted by women in the Acholi Quarter of Uganda. It is our hope that by wearing these beautiful pieces of jewelry, we can bring awareness to the women of Uganda and Project Have Hope. The choir is also sponsoring the education of two children in Uganda through their sale of the necklaces worn in this music video. To learn more about the organization, or to purchase jewelry, visit www.projecthavehope.org.
MUSIC CREDITS
Performed by Rise Up Children’s Choir (Utah/USA)
Written by Ilya Salmanzadeh, Labrith and Beyoncé
Arranged exclusively for Rise Up Children’s Choir by Scott Shattuck
Recorded and produced at Scott Shattuck Media
Soloists (in order of appearance)
Blake Turner
Maddy Brown
Laura Randall
Blake Burnham
Lydia Kenny
Julien Avoyan
Hannah Evans
Lydia Oakeson
Madelyn Thompson
Ava Hoekstra
Lincoln Mortensen
VIDEO CREDITS
Produced by Amy Oakeson and Suzy Oliveira, founders of Rise Up Children’s Choir
Directed by Amy Oakeson
Cinematography and Editing: Cory Bowcutt
On-site child supervisor: Saundra Farnsworth
Wardrobe Design and Coordination: Elizabeth Evans and Melinda Randall
Jewelry: Project Have Hope www.projecthavehope.org
Hair and Makeup: Jenny Reynolds
Sound Operator: Isabel Oakeson
Actors
S. Jonathan Marley (Father)
Lincoln Mortensen (Son)
Grace Mortensen (Daughter)
Naomi Mortensen (Daughter)
Adjorkor Bonnie Joy Marley (Daughter)
Adjekai Elizabeth Jane Marley (Daughter)
Filmed on location at Eagle Mountain, Utah
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