Posted September 10, 2018 by Alice Wong Podcast
Ep 33: Disabled Musicians
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Today’s episode features an interview with musician, performer, and songwriter Gaelynn Lea, winner of NPR’s Tiny Desk contest in 2016. Gaelynn talks about her activism, what it’s like on the road, accessibility in music venues as a disabled performer, and her new album Learning How to Stay which came out on September 7th, 2018.
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Related Links
Bob Boilen. (June 28, 2018). Tiny Desk Contest Winner Gaelynn Lea Returns With New Music. NPR.
Riley Cowing. (April 12, 2018). Violinist Gaelynn Lea Champions Disability Rights, but Music Comes First. Westworld.com
HalfAccess.org, an organization dedicated to making live music accessible
Lia Seth. (October 17, 2017). Accessibility and the Kids Who Go to Shows. Medium.com
Taylor Ysteboe. (July 27, 2017). Punk’s Ethos of Inclusivity Leaves Out One Major Group. Vice.
About
Caucasian woman of small stature with dark brown hair. She is playing a violin positioned in front of her like a cello. Her eyes are closed, deep in concentration. Photo credit: Mark Brown
Classically trained violinist and songwriter Gaelynn Lea has been bewitching scores of fans with [...]