“Society cannot continue to disable themselves through their own fear of what they believe is the norm.”

— Evelyn Glennie

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About Evelyn Glennie

Musician • Scottish

Dame Evelyn Glennie is a Scottish virtuoso percussionist who has captivated audiences worldwide with her extraordinary talent. Profoundly deaf since the age of 12, she has taught herself and the world to listen with the...

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