EXCLUSIVE: Baltimore's Cardinal Shehan School Choir Talks Going Viral

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Source: Aliya Faust / Radio One

Remember a few weeks ago when a middle school choir from Baltimore went viral for singing Andra Day’s “Rise Up” single? It was a pure performance touched the hearts of many and landed them in the news and on TV.

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With Good Morning America in the books and an appearance on The View next, Persia Nicole stopped by the school where it began – Cardinal Shehan School – to sit in on a performance by the 30+ member choir and talk with Choir Director Kenyetta & the kids about the impact they’ve had on millions in their Baltimore hometown and beyond.

Press play below for the interview and performance + keep scrolling for photos.

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