Johnny Young, Singer/Composer
Brooklyn, NY based guitarist, blind since 17, sang and played keyboards for Rolling Stone's Mick Taylor and won Emmy for musical work on "Guiding Light." |
Brooke Fox, Sound Producer
Has been playing the piano and performing since age 5 despite her albinism-related blindness. Has produced audio for MTV, Travel Channel, NBC and BRAVO. |
Dennis Holston, Radio Host & Talent Scout
Diagnosed with glaucoma at birth and blind by 12, Holston also endured the hardships of being given up for adoption. Today he is President of the Performing Arts division of the National Federation of the Blind, as well as a radio host and talent scout. |
Ayaka Isono, Concert Pianist
Ayaka was made blind by a tragic retinal disorder at the age of 29, in the midst of a successful performance career. She learned Braille and memorized compositions. Now she continues to perform and also teach at The San Francisco Lighthouse for the Blind. | |