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'Life is both painful and beautiful'

Gaelynn Lea is an American musician and disability rights activist.

She came to wider critical acclaim in 2016 after winning a National Public Radio competition over 6,000 entrants. Being born with osteogenesis imperfecta has uniquely shaped the way she sings and plays the violin.

In a wheelchair since the age of 2 she has battled to get equal access especially as a full time touring musician. She spoke to Nicola Stanbridge at the start of her UK tour.

(Image: Gaelynn Lea, credit: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½)

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