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Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder signed with Motown at age 11 and has won 25 Grammy Awards, making him one of the most awarded solo artists in history.

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Ray Charles

Ray Charles pioneered soul music by blending gospel, jazz, and R&B, and his hit “Georgia on My Mind” became Georgia’s state song.

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Andrea Bocelli

Bocelli is the best-selling classical singer ever, with over 70 million albums sold; he performed for four U.S. presidents and the Pope.

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José Feliciano

Feliciano’s “Feliz Navidad” is a holiday classic; he was the first to perform the U.S. anthem in a non-traditional style at the World Series.

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Jeff Healey

Healey played guitar flat on his lap and sold over 4 million albums worldwide, becoming a blues-rock legend despite losing his sight at age 1.

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Melody Gardot

After a car accident left her with vision loss, Gardot used music therapy to recover and became an international jazz star and music therapy advocate.

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Diane Schuur

Schuur, blind from birth, has absolute pitch and won two Grammys for Best Jazz Vocal Performance. She’s performed at the White House and with Ray Charles.

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Andrea Begley

Begley, partially sighted, won The Voice UK in 2013 and topped UK charts with her debut album, inspiring many with her determination.

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Ronnie Milsap

Milsap, blind since birth, is a Country Music Hall of Famer with 6 Grammys and 40 #1 country hits, blending country, pop, and R&B.

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Nobuyuki Tsujii

Tsujii, blind from birth, won the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and tours worldwide as a classical piano virtuoso.
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Baluji Shrivastav

Baluji, a sitar maestro, founded the Inner Vision Orchestra for blind musicians and once jammed with George Harrison without realizing it.

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Anne Wilkins

Welsh opera singer and teacher, Wilkins became a lockdown sensation and reconnected with music through teaching and online performances.

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Ricky McKinnie

As a member of the Blind Boys of Alabama, McKinnie has won multiple Grammys and credits his faith for helping him overcome life’s challenges.

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M. Chandrasekaran

A Carnatic violin maestro from India, Chandrasekaran received top national awards and is celebrated for his improvisational genius.

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Doc Watson

Watson, blinded as an infant, became a legendary bluegrass and folk guitarist, known for his flatpicking style and deep knowledge of American roots music.

Blind Boys of Alabama

This iconic gospel group, active since 1939, has won five Grammys and performed at the White House, inspiring audiences with their harmonies and spirit.

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Blind Lemon Jefferson

Known as the "Father of the Texas Blues," Jefferson’s guitar and vocal style influenced generations of blues musicians worldwide.

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Matthew Whitaker

An American jazz pianist and composer, Whitaker has been blind since birth and is widely celebrated as a prodigy. He has performed at major venues around the world and is known for his energetic, genre-blending performances. Whitaker’s unique approach and versatility have made him one of the most exciting young musicians to watch in jazz and classical circles.

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Jessica Callahan

A pop singer-songwriter from Los Angeles, Callahan has been blind since birth and writes music inspired by her experiences. She is proficient on the keyboard and is gaining recognition across North America and Europe, with two albums released and more on the way. Her music often explores themes of self-acceptance and empowerment.

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Derek Paravicini

A British pianist who is blind and autistic, Paravicini is known for his extraordinary ability to play complex pieces after hearing them only once. He performs internationally and is recognized for his versatility across classical, jazz, and pop genres.

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