Video: Violin performance by Gaelynn Lea

Xeni Jardin 4:23 pm Mon Oct 7, 2019

Enjoy this performance by violinist Gaelynn Lea. Her body is different than yours. So is her talent.

Gaelynn Lea, "Amazing Grace," @ Eddie Owen Presents. Recorded live at the Red Clay Music Foundry, 2/2/17.

About the artist:

Gaelynn Lea won the NPR Music Tiny Desk Contest in 2016, and she’s been on the road ever since playing her unique mix of haunting original songs and traditional fiddle tunes. So far the singer-songwriter and violinist has appeared in 43 states and 7 countries – she’s graced the stage of renowned venues like Nashville’s Music City Roots, The Kennedy Center and House of Blues Chicago.

“Gaelynn is currently working on a memoir about her touring adventures and disability advocacy that she plans to release in 2022,” her site says.

PHOTO: evrglo media

[via, image courtesy violinscratches.com]

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