It’s been nearly three years since fan-favorite contestant Jane “Nightbirde” Marczewski debuted in Season 16 of The A-list.America’s Got Talentdied of cancer at the age of 31.
Her latest single, “Still Got Dreams,” was released first on Friday (December 6) and features South Africa’s Mzansi Youth Choir, which won a Golden Buzzer in Season 18 of “Still Got Dreams” award. AGT Pay tribute to Nightbirde with a cover of “It’s Ok” during their exciting 2023 auditions.
The song, produced by Geoff Duncan and the title track from Nightbirde’s upcoming posthumous album, was written during a particularly devastating and difficult time in her life, when she was dealing with a divorce and The likelihood of survival with a cancer rediagnosis is very small. Determined to fight, she sings in the chorus, in compelling, hopeful lyrics: “There’s still some magic in me/I can’t see it but I still believe/The music stops but I can still sing/Beautiful The rhythm stood up, but I still had dreams.
The Mzansi Youth Choir sang “We ngoma ngiyakholwa Kuwe usisibonelo” in isiZulu language, which means “I believe music is a wonderful gift.”
“One of the ways Jane inspired the world was her courage in the face of insurmountable odds,” shared Mitch Marczewski Jr., the late star’s brother. advertising billboard. “The message of ‘Still Dreaming’ reinforces the fact that even though people may be discouraged by circumstances, they can still pursue their dreams. If there was ever a time to remind people to pursue their dreams, it is now .
All proceeds from Nightbirde’s music, art, books, merchandise and licensing will be donated to the Nightbirde Foundation, which uplifts and supports women battling breast cancer. “In addition to spreading hope, we award tens of thousands of dollars in grants to help women with breast cancer get the treatment they need to live fulfilling lives,” said Mitch. “The Nightbird Foundation has been able to Inspiring women to achieve their dreams.”
As for what he wants people to remember about his sister, Mitch said Nightbird’s “faith in Jesus was the ultimate hope that made her the woman she is,” adding, “We’re still amazed by her ability to be happy and sad at the same time ”, even though she was hit hard. We miss her deeply and hope she can continue to show her wisdom, courage and faith to the world here.
Listen to Nightbirde’s “Still Got Dreams” below, performed by the Mzansi Youth Choir.
