INDIAN MAESTRO BALUJI SHRIVASTAV, OBE BRINGS MUSICIANS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WHO ARE BLIND OR PARTIALLY SIGHTED IN THE INNER VISION ORCHESTRA INNER VISION ORCHESTRA is the UK’s only Blind Orchestra. It’s aim is to promote blind & visually impaired…
Connee/Connie Boswell 1907–1976. Jazz/Popular singer, polio survivor
“Connie Boswell (1907-76) was a white southern singer from New Orleans, first with two family members in a close harmony vocal trio as the Boswell Sisters in the 1930s, when they were major radio stars across the US, and then…
Jerome Felder AKA Doc Promus 1925–1991. Writer of popular songs, blues singer and polio survivor
Brooklyn-born Jewish Jerome Felder reinvented himself first as a blues singer, renaming himself Doc Pomus (1925-1991), then emerged as one of the most brilliant songwriters of the early rock and roll era. His songs embody a greater emotional depth and…
Ray Charles 1930–2004, Blind Rhythm and Blues Singer
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 – June 10, 2004), known professionally as Ray Charles, was an American singer-songwriter, musician, and composer. Among friends and fellow musicians he preferred being called “Brother Ray”. He was often referred…
Django Reinhardt 1910–1953, Jazz Guitarist
Django Reinhardt 1910- 1953 Jazz Guitarist Jean Reinhardt (23 January 1910 – 16 May 1953) stage name Django Reinhardt was a Belgian-born Romani–French jazz guitarist, musician and composer, regarded as one of the greatest musicians of the twentieth century. He was the first jazz talent to emerge from Europe and remains…
Diana Deedles Schurr, Blind Jazz singer and pianist
Diana Schuur: A leading vocalist in contemporary jazz, Diane Schuur is as eclectic as she is brilliant. Nicknamed “Deedles” as a child (her mother’s endearment), Tacoma-born Schuur grew up steeped in traditional American jazz, courtesy of both parents: David…
Art Tatum 1909–1956, Jazz Pianist, Blind
Art Tatum Jazz Pianist, Blind 1909-1956 Rare Footage Playing 1943 https://youtu.be/bzMyhzadzTQ?t=9 Tatum is considered one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. His performances were hailed for their technical proficiency and creativity, which set a new standard for jazz piano virtuosity.…