Grammy-Nominated Choir Joins Global Kindness Music Initiative

When retired CEO Ken Freirich recorded "I Wish" with the African Children's Choir in a small Uganda studio, he knew their voices would move the world. The new single, released through his purpose-driven music group Random Acts of Kindness, pairs simple yet powerful lyrics about hope and belonging with the authentic East African English vocals of young singers who have touched audiences globally.

Freirich founded Better World Records with a clear mission: create music that brings people together while funding charitable work. He's donating all profits from "I Wish," plus his own personal funds, directly to charity partners and children's choir organizations.

The song draws inspiration from John Lennon's "Imagine," exploring themes of empathy and shared humanity through verses that paint vivid pictures of basic human needs. Its chorus calls on powerful forces of nature (the Earth, Sun, and Moon) as a plea for positive change.

What makes this project special is its flexible design. Rather than existing as just one recording, "I Wish" was written to live in many forms, allowing each choir to bring their own cultural context and authenticity.

The song already debuted live at the 2025 Breeders' Cup through the San Diego Children's Choir. Now children's choirs from Anguilla, the UK, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Australia, and Canada are preparing their own versions.

Julia Barnett-Tracy, Chief Creative Officer of The African Children's Choir, says the partnership has been wonderful. "The children loved recording the song in Uganda and we are excited for the release of 'I Wish,'" she shared. "The song embodies the hope our children have for their own lives and their families, spreading kindness everywhere they go."

The Ripple Effect

This isn't just about one song reaching listeners. It's about creating young ambassadors of kindness across continents. Each choir recording "I Wish" becomes part of a growing movement where children lead the way in promoting peace, acceptance, and compassion.

Freirich's previous single, "Free to Roam," about overcoming adversity and following your dreams, topped radio charts for six months and became a Billboard Top 20 Adult Contemporary hit. But "I Wish" takes his mission further by actively partnering with organizations that serve children globally.

The project proves that music can be both commercially successful and genuinely charitable. By choosing to work with children's choirs worldwide, Freirich is amplifying young voices that often go unheard while funding programs that support them.

One kind act really can change the world, especially when it's sung by children who believe in its message.