Lantern Song with lyrics

"Lantern Song," commissioned by the Buddhist Churches of America Music Committee. Bonbu Stories Asian American Arts collaborative group created the new song and bon odori dance for use at temple Obon festivals to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Buddhist Churches of America. Bonbu Stories (@BonbuStories) Miharu Okamura, Sydney Shiroyama, Miko Shudo, Kendall Tani, Vicky Zhang Filmed at the BCA Jodo Shinshu Center on September 9, 2023 Videography, video production and editing by Miharu Okamura Composition: Miharu Okamura and Miko Shudo Lead vocals: Miharu Okamura and Miko Shudo Arrangement and Production: Jake Abernathie Koto: Emily (Yoshihara) Imazumi Choir: Kendall Tani, Sydney Shiroyama, Vicky Zhang, Miharu Okamura, Miko Shudo, Lisa (Horikawa) Orpilla, Michael Murata Recording Engineer: Miles Senzaki Recorded at Grandma's Dojo Studio Mixing Engineer: Joe Sanders Mastering Engineer: Sun Room Audio - Dan Coutant