This is the new
music video of Jacob Favela's "For the Kids", with Jacob performing
his song with Meosha Adams. In it Jacob tells the story of the many
older kids who are left parenting younger siblings, when parents
refuse to care for their children, or when children are orphaned.
"For the Kids" is a film from the Children's Music Project at Hill
Country Youth Ranch. It was directed and edited by Carol Priour.
This video
is the second public release of a song both written and
performed by the child. We hope you enjoy this
production. Watch for more videos from our Fine Arts Department, and keep an eye on The Corral Newsletter for
updates on Jacob Favela's blossoming career!
These two videos, plus a third - Victim of My Destiny - are
available on a compilation DVD. Order one free copy here or purchase multiple copieshere.
The Children's Music Project is one of several fine arts programs at
the Ranch that seek to discover, encourage and accommodate the
artistic talents of our children.
With a state of the art
recording studio, theatre and fine arts center, the Ranch is
immersed in providing kids the opportunity to expand their horizons
in ways that may lead to future vocations and careers.
Typically, children at the Ranch
write poetry, which is then taken by professional songwriters and
musicians and recorded in an effort to spread the words of the child
and the story of their lives.
The project is now working on
its third CD of songs featuring such luminaries as Dana Cooper,
Stephen Bruton, Monte Montgomery, Sara Hickman, Tommy Spurlock,
Jamie Oldaker and Flaco Jimenez.
The
Ranch and its fine arts programs are supported largely by private
donations. If you would like to contribute to the cause, you can
visit our How You Can Helppage, or mail us at P.O. Box 67, Ingram Texas
78025.
