We Need More ‘Random Acts of Kindness’

Written By Mike Greenblatt
African Children's Choir courtesy Random Acts Kindness

African Children's Choir courtesy Random Acts Kindness

The Bergen County collective known as Random Acts of Kindness Music has released “I Wish” by Uganda’s African Children’s Choir. Ken Freirich wrote the lyrics and found the singers, musicians and producer in an effort to effectuate his vision of “having a positive impact on the world through meaningful lyrics, kindness and philanthropy,” according to his camp.

Freirich started as a drummer. During COVID, he wrote “Healthcare Workers Rock,” an anthem to the brave doctors, nurses and hospital staff who faced possible infection to help others at the height of the pandemic. PINK’s drummer Mark Schulman signed on as did Grammy-winning producers Scott Jacoby and Emily Lazar. His “Free To Roam” went Top 20. His Better World Records comes complete with a commitment to philanthropy. Thus, the label supports The Path Fund, The Make A Wish Foundation, The African Children’s Choir and the Thoroughbred Charities of America.

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Mike Greenblatt

MIKE GREENBLATT has been writing for Goldmine magazine and New Jersey's Aquarian Weekly for more than 35 years. His writing subjects fill the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

He's interviewed Joe Cocker, Graham Nash, David Crosby, Carlos Santana, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Johnny Cash, and members of The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. He was 18 when he attended Woodstock in 1969.

In addition to writing about music, Greenblatt has worked on publicity campaigns for The Animals, Pat Benatar, Johnny Winter, Tommy James and Richard Branson, among others. He is currently the editor of The Jersey Sound.

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