Evelyn Glennie is the best known deaf musician known internationally. She is a percussionist, which is quite impressive. She also composes and gives motivational speeches. Her musical ability is highly talented and creative. She has her own official website: www.evelyn.co.uk/, that tells her story and gives samples of her music. A film has been made about her called, "Touch the Sound- A Sound Journey with Evelyn Glennie."
At age 12 she lost almost all of her hearing. When she was older, she wanted to attend a music school, but at first they wouldn't admit her. They didn't feel she could be a musician while being deaf. But she challenged their policies and won, not only changing that school but all schools in the UK area. This gives those with disabilities admittance based on ability, disregarding handicaps.
Her 1st CD won a Grammy award in 1988. She has worked with Bela Fleck, Bobby McFerrin, Sting, Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and many others. She does approximately 100 performances and year worldwide. If you would like to hear her talk about what music is to her, how she "hears" it, and listen to her perform, go to www.ted.com/talks/evelyn_glennie_shows_how_to_listen.html
You will enjoy and appreciate this. It is a great motivator for me as well! Enjoy!
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