Angelina Jordan Documentary - Born to Sing - The Early Years

This is not just a story of a talented young singer, this is a special story of how dreams can come true. The focus of this Angelina Jordan Documentary is on her first eight years. We see how the musicality was present in Angelina Jordan even as a little toddler and we get a sense of her dedication to reach her goal to sing to the world. But Angelina Jordan is more than music. Born to Sing is also about Angelina Jordan's humanitarianism as she expresses in her book Between Two Hearts. The documentary uses a lot of clips from Angelina Jordan's first eight years and we can hear how Angelina herself is describing that is coming from her.

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Produced by Alan Papier and Pontus Osterlin with narration by James Riley.

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[RustyShacklefordChannel]

Awesome job on this, Alan and Pontus! Very well crafted. You did a great job of capturing some of her quotes from her younger years. Some of the things she has said in interviews over the years are so profound, and give such a clear look into her kind soul and her mature view of the world. Thank you for all the hard work that I know you put into this video!
A few years ago I wrote this little bio so that people just discovering Angelina can learn a little more about her background and her kind and caring soul. I have posted this many times over the years, and have made modifications and adjustments along the way to keep it accurate and updated. This seems like the perfect video to share it once more....
*Angelina Jordan*
- Angelina Jordan was born Jan 10 2006 in Oslo, Norway. She is currently 16

- She began singing at the age of one and a half

- At 2 or 3 she discovered Jazz through her grandmother and started studying all the greats from Jazz history with youtube videos.

- *Why Angelina always sings barefoot* - When Angelina was 6 years old, she was traveling with her grandmother and met a poor girl with no shoes trying to make money on the streets. They talked for a while and discussed their dreams. It was cold and the girl had scars on her feet. Seeing this, Angelina took off her shoes and gave them to the girl. The girl thanked her and told Angelina she would pray for her every day. That day Angelina made a vow to always sing barefoot until all the children of the world could have shoes. To this day, whenever Angelina is performing in public, she sings barefoot as a way to remember that little girl and to remind us that there are less fortunate people in the world that could use our help.
Angelina holds so true to this promise that she has sung outdoors in Norway, in december... barefoot. She has sung at a dinner with ex-pres Obama... barefoot. She went on AGT (possibly the biggest stage in the world)...bare foot. She made a promise at 6 years old, and has stuck strong to it for years. That takes a special kind of person.

- She has always been the driving force behind her own singing career. It was her that asked her mother to take her to Norways Got Talent, where she auditioned at 7 years old and went on to win the whole show at just 8 years old.

- In an interview after the show, when asked what she was going to do with the prize money, the 8 year old replied, "I would like to give it to orphans that need clothes and shoes"

- When Angelina was 9 years old she became the youngest published author in Norway, when she wrote a book about the story of why she doesn't wear shoes when she sings. She donated proceeds from the sales of the book to help children in need.

- The reason you may not have heard of her is because her parents are very protective of her childhood. After she won NGT, they did not want her to be thrust into stardom before she had a chance to grow up as a normal child, and get her education. They allowed her to do a few select shows (mainly private and charity events) with a couple public shows every year when she is out of school. Her mother said in an interview that they have turned down 90% of the offers that came in. Over the years since NGT, they have turned down offers from many major record labels and even disney.

- Angelina has covered more than 170 songs and over 80 artists. She always selects the songs herself... everything ranging from old classic jazz to modern pop. She is able to change her voice to match any song she sings and make it her own. (she can cover Amy Winehouse and Lana del Rey like nobody else)

- Angelina has collaborated with some very big names over the last few years... Quincy Jones, Mark Ronson, David Foster, Alan Walker and many more. All of which heard her and were blown away by her talent.

- Angelina has written five of her own original songs: "What is Life", "Shield", "Oslo", "Million Miles", and "7th Heaven" (all are amazing...all can be found on youtube)

In summary, Angelina Jordan is destined to be one of the greatest singers to have ever lived. This is just my opinion, but if you listen closely to any of her stuff you will hear the greatness. She sings with a natural style. There is no acting, no showing off, there are no unnecessary runs, or big belty notes just for the purpose of saying "hey look at me sing". She once said "when I sing I go into a beautiful world in my head", and you can always hear the results of that. When Angelina sings it is pure soul, pure emotion, pure music.

- Updates: On Aug 26, 2020 Angelina's Manager/Uncle announced in an interview that they have decided on Republic Records as the best fit for Angelina and she is now signed with them as their "highest priority new artist".
On Nov 6 2020 she released her first single under Republic... "Million Miles"!
On March 19 2021 Angelina released her latest single "7th Heaven"
In Dec 2021 her cover of "Mercy" was in the opening credits for the movie "The Hating Game"
She has done so much already, but at 16 she is just getting started!!!

[berniescott]

As much as her jawdropping performances on NGT in 2014 rivetted my attention, I remember being equally touched when Angelina insisted on donating her prize money to children's charities.I knew at that moment that she would be a superstar of the heart, not ego, and I would always support her as a dedicated fan.Love what you have done here, this will be a great reference for new fans and reactors.

[andyschnell]

I wish this video will be viewed by millions, especially those who are new to Angelina. Please take the time to read the biography I compiled about my favorite musical artist.
Born Angelina Jordan Astar on January 10, 2006 in Oslo, Norway to her Norwegian mother, Sara Astar and her Swedish father, Gerry Christian Slattman.

Angelina started singing around 18 months of age, after listening to Whitney Houston on YouTube. She quickly became obsessed with listening to music videos and her maternal grandmother, Mery Zamani got Angelina interested in classic jazz. Mery Zamani is Iranian and was a prodigy as an artist and poet while growing up in Iran.

Angelina attended the Oslo Waldorf School and participated in the Oslo School of Music and Performing Arts after-school program, where starting around age 4, she had training in music but no vocal training. Her teachers were smart enough to not attempt to change what she was doing vocally. More recently she along with her grandmother have designed and made the clothing she wears on stage.

*Why Angelina always performs barefoot*

At age 6, while traveling in the Middle East with her mother and grandmother, Angelina noticed a girl around her age standing on the side of the road, asking people to step on her bathroom scale to be weighed in hopes of getting some money. Angelina took off her shoes so as to not get the scale dirty and stepped on the scale many times to make the girl feel better. Angelina befriends the girl who was not wearing shoes and has scars on her feet, and learns she is an orphan. The orphan girl tells Angelina how beautiful she thinks her shoes are. Angelina says her shoes don’t fit her well and she wants to give her shoes to the orphan girl who thanks Angelina for giving her the shoes.

Angelina asked the girl what she wanted to be when she grew up and the girl replied, “I want to become a doctor, but that will never happen since I have no parents and I have siblings so I have to do whatever is necessary for us to survive.” Angelina told the girl to never give up on her dreams. The poor girl asked Angelina what she wanted to be when she grew up and Angelina replied that she wanted to sing for the whole world. The poor girl said she would pray every day so Angelina’s dream would come true.

Angelina still says she thinks of that homeless girl every day and has always performed barefoot to remind her of all the children who are less fortunate. At age 9, she became the youngest published author in Norway’s history by writing a book about this encounter in the Middle East.

Angelina, at age 6 and 7, did record a few songs in a recording studio at her school, most notably “I Who Have Nothing”, a truly remarkable performance for a 7 year old.

At age 7, Angelina’s audition on Norway’s Got Talent, was a cover of Billie Holiday’s “Gloomy Sunday”, a song which was banned by a number of European countries during World War II because authorities worried the song would increase the suicide rate. Truly bizarre that this is the song to launch the career of a child musical prodigy. One of the judges on NGT cried.

Angelina had turned 8 years old for her next performance on NGT, covering Billie Holiday’s “I’m a Fool to Want You” singing acapella which was required by NGT unless the singer also played an instrument while singing. This was the Judge’s cut round of the competition and was not performed in front of an audience.

In the Semi Final round of NGT, Angelina sang “Bang Bang” which was written by Sonny Bono and was first performed by his wife Cher but is best known sung by Nancy Sinatra. The improvement in each performance is incredible even though there were only a couple months between them.

In the Finals, Angelina did a cover of George Gershwin’s, “Summertime” and won the contest, capturing 46% of the votes from the ten finalists.

When asked what she would like to do with the prize money she won (500, 000 kroner or about $80, 000), Angelina replied, “I want to give it to the poor children”.

Angelina had become a star in her native Norway and her videos on YouTube went viral. She gave a few concerts during the summer of 2014 while 8 years old.

In December 2014, Angelina realized a life-long desire to sing at the Save the Children's Peace Prize Celebration which is part of the Noble Peace Prize celebration.

Angelina’s family took her to United States, Brazil, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, South Korea, Singapore among other corners of Earth, to perform for heads of state and to help raise money for charity. All before Angelina turned 14.

At age 9, Angelina recorded a music video covering the 1956 Jay Hawkin’s classic, “I Put a Spell On You”. The video begins by showing Angelina writing her “wishes” for how she wants to perform the song. Angelina has always created her own arrangements for her cover songs.

At age 10 and just a week before her 11th birthday, Angelina recorded a demo of “I’m Still Holding Out for You”. Her family never pursued having that recording officially released but someone leaked it on a YouTube video. Thankfully, everyone involved with that song is now ok with the leaked version. Many angels (fans) believe this is one of Angelina’s best performances.

When Angelina was 11, she performed a number of concerts in Norway with a jazz/rock band. Those concerts included up to 14 songs, each remarkably performed. Angelina seems to be at her best when on stage, never nervous, only 100% confident.

Also at age 11, Angelina recorded her “It’s Magic” album which has, at times, been in the top 10 best selling jazz albums.

On June 27, 2018, at age 12, Jordan performed “Fly Me to the Moon” for Quincy Jones in The O2 Arena in London. She has said that was the high point of her young career which was already in it’s 6th year.

During 2018, Angelina lost her paternal grandfather, her friend Avicii and one of her idols, Aretha Franklin. She did a moving tribute for each.

In 2019, Angelina accepted an invitation to compete in the 2nd season of America’s Got Talent (AGT), The Champions. She had, since age 3, wanted to perform for Simon Cowell and she earned his praise with her genius arrangement of “Bohemian Rhapsody”. The surviving members of Queen loved it so much they put a link to it on their Twitter. Angelina was eliminated after covering Elton John’s “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”. Angelina’s family refused to sign any agreement with AGT.

Angelina, before age 14, had covered more than 130 songs from 80 different artists, spanning at least 8 genres, all of which are available on YouTube. Angelina has always made changes to each song she covers and often her version is preferred over the original. On YouTube, search on The Complete Works of Angelina Jordan as Rusty Shackleford has put all songs in one file and has a complete playlist in the description of that video.

The pandemic hit shortly after her performances on AGT and likely caused a change of plans by her family, most notably her Uncle Michael who is her manager. Her family agreed to a contract with Republic Records in August 2020. Republic Records declared Angelina Jordan their highest priority new artist. Reportedly her family requested Republic to allow her as normal a childhood as possible and therefore have yet to fully promote her.

During the pandemic, Angelina was often seen buying meals for the homeless on the streets of Los Angeles.

In November 2020, Angelina released “Million Miles” which she wrote after the passing of her beloved maternal grandfather. She dedicated the song to anyone who has ever lost a loved one.

Angelina had previously released, 3 other original songs: “What is Life”, “Oslo” and “Shield”

In April 2021, her original “7th Heaven” was released. A jazzy, danceable, inspiring song.

Angelina has posted numerous short performances on Tik Tok and Instagram.

Angelina had concerts in Norway in July 2022.

Personally, Angelina as a great human being and her music came into my life when I needed it most. Her music has improved the quality of my life more than I can express. I now introduce her to as many people as I can, with the hope her music will do the same for others. We know once her family believes the time is right and allows Republic Records to fully promote her, she will become the superstar she has always dreamt and believed she would be.

I encourage others to use this biography to help educate others about the love, empathy, magic and beauty that is Angelina Jordan Astar and her unique music.

[rogercarriere]

As Angelina would say "Thank you so so much, I love you".

[friedrichgunther]

Everyone should watch this video. It's not just an account of Angelina's early years, no, it's also an account of a girl who wants to make the world a little better with her music, it's also an example of absolute humanity. We should follow Angelina, not just for the success, no, for the message she wants to share with us. We should support them to work for peace and brotherhood! Please support Angelia Jordan for her career, for what she wants to convey to us! humanity and peace!!!!

[BarrySowder]

I feel about this "part one" documentary kind of like I felt about Angelina at a young age . . . Unbelievable and it's just getting started!

[rogerandrus]

On this US Thanksgiving Day, I give thanks for Angie, her family, and for the global love shared among us angels. Blessings, everyone

[gingin]

A thousand thanks to everyone who contributed anything to this short film! Angelina, the world has become much richer because YOU ARE IN IT!

[tmtube]

I am so grateful to her family for nurturing this girl and her talent, and for being there to protect her.

[robertsilva]

Excellent, Excellent, Excellent!!! I hope that Angelina and her family get to see this and I also hope that Rob Christie and everyone at Republic Records sees this too!

[brucecumming]

I enjoyed that very much. We are so lucky that Angelina's family recorded her early life so well.

[juliochavez]

Thank you Alan and Pontus and all contributors. James Riley with superb narration, what a presentation of Angelina in her early years. This will inform and be enjoyed over and over about our Angel. Thumbs up Angels.

[steenagers]

A documentary masterpiece. Thank you to all involved ❤

[ClaudioMarcucci]

Alan, Pontus, thank you. 🧡 Congratulations, you have truly made a beautiful and charming portrait of our princess. Watching and go back to all these years spent listening to her and being captivated by her splendid and empathetic way of giving us musical gifts, which keep us company every day. Her unique journey, just starting out, is truly fascinating and wonderful, so many talents in such a sweet girl!

[StevenFosterprcofsoflo]

An awesome way to spend my Thanksgiving morning. Thanks guys.

[peterhormell]

A year from now, everyone will know Angelina Jordan. And this introduction to who Angelina truly is will help pave the way to her meteoric rise to stardom. 💫 ⭐️ 💫

Thank you Alan and Pontus.

[alexanderholthoer]

Than you for your fantastic work!
Yes, we all know by now that she is a musical genius, but to wrap one´s head around and understand the huge amount of wisdom, empathy and kindness residing in small child named Angelina Jordan, is almost incomprehensible. You came very, very close....

[roddiener]

Excellent work of the mouths of babes....

[Multizyde]

She have many souls inside. Long before she was born this must have been the universe wish. This girl, now teenager will move the world for as long as music lives and it will live forever. Thank you for this giving the world this gift.

[arsanima]

The most beautiful ending to the film I can imagine is the reflection of the singing on this lovely baby. All the best to Angelina and good luck on her journey! Love!