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February 7, 2021

Published by PR Hilton at February 7, 2021

Get to know the Deaf rapper who performed at the Super Bowl

If you watched the Super Bowl yesterday, you may have noticed the moving performance of the “The Star Spangled Banner” by deaf rapper Warren Snipe. Snipe is the originator of what […]

December 21, 2020

Published by morgansnook at December 21, 2020

Deaf DJ to host BBC’s Radio 1 for the first time ever

A 22-year-old English man is about to make history as BBC Radio 1's first deaf DJ. Will Kirk will be one of 33 guest presenters to front shows on Radio 1.

November 6, 2020

Published by Stu Nunnery at November 6, 2020

Did AC/DC’s Brian Johnson really overcome his hearing loss?

English Rock musician Brian Johnson of AC/DC claims he has overcome his hearing loss. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Johnson said he found a specialist willing to try an […]

October 12, 2020

Published by Sofia Sans at October 12, 2020

How the deaf and hard of hearing experience music

When someone thinks of music, they probably think about the sound. But while music is an acoustically dependent medium, it can also be enjoyed without hearing sound. For many people […]

May 22, 2020

Published by Ashley McGoey at May 22, 2020

Learning guitar with a hearing loss

When I was a child, I always dreamed of playing the guitar. As an adult, I am finally starting to live out my dream. Learning guitar with a hearing loss […]

May 1, 2020

How are my passion for reading and hearing loss related? I often think about my hearing loss and its correlation to my ove of knowledge and reading.

Published by Ashley Derrington at May 1, 2020

How my hearing loss sparked my passion for reading

How are my passion for reading and hearing loss related? I often think about my hearing loss and its correlation to my ove of knowledge and reading.

February 12, 2020

Published by PR Hilton at February 12, 2020

Meet Deaf Rocker Pete Waller, aka DeafboyOne

Pete Waller, known as DeafboyOne, has created a music project. It is a fusion of songwriting, Deaf Culture and performance.

October 23, 2019

Published by Stu Nunnery at October 23, 2019

How I found inspiration after hearing loss to play music again

Stu Nunnery writes about finding inspiration after hearing loss. For him, it's all about the music. It inspired him before, so how did he get it back?

July 10, 2019

Published by Editorial Staff at July 10, 2019

New research shows music can help language development

Ludwig van Beethoven is quoted as saying “Music is like a dream. One that I cannot hear.” Beethoven had severe hearing loss and tinnitus, but he still found comfort in […]

May 22, 2019

Published by Ashley Derrington at May 22, 2019

Did you know the winner of “The Voice,” Maelyn Jarmon, is deaf in one ear?

Maelyn Jarmon won season 16 of “The Voice!” Did you also know that she is deaf in one ear? As one of the show’s frontrunners going into Monday’s finale, Jarmon […]

April 8, 2019

Published by nataliewilkinson at April 8, 2019

Do’s and Don’t’s of Going to a Concert with Hearing Loss

Music is one of my favorite things. Having hearing loss doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a concert.

April 5, 2019

Published by Editorial Staff at April 5, 2019

Sugar Ray’s Mark McGrath reveals he has hearing loss

The lead singer of band Sugar Ray, Mark McGrath, admits that he is losing his hearing and doesn’t want to wear his hearing aids. In an exclusive interview with […]

November 7, 2018

Published by Ellie Parfitt at November 7, 2018

After hearing again, Deaf Musician Lady Geraldine falls in love with music

Who is the musician Lady Geraldine? She is a British deaf singer who rediscovered a love for music after hearing for the first time in years. Lady Geraldine Elliott was […]

July 2, 2018

Published by Ellie Parfitt at July 2, 2018

Deaf flautist: “Music is not just audible; it’s equally visible!”

A common misconception is that deaf people can’t hear music. Although this may be true depending on the level of hearing loss a person has, it doesn’t mean deaf people […]

April 16, 2018

Published by Editorial Staff at April 16, 2018

Huey Lewis cancels 2018 tour due to hearing loss

The band Huey Lewis and The News released a statement on Friday that they canceled their 2018 tour due to Huey Lewis experiencing a sudden hearing loss. Lewis thinks the […]

January 16, 2018

Published by Ellie Parfitt at January 16, 2018

Nyle DiMarco’s twin brother, Nico, proves Deaf can DJ

The twin brother of Deaf model Nyle DiMarco proves his passions by pursing dream of being a DJ with hearing loss.

January 12, 2018

Published by Editorial Staff at January 12, 2018

Jerrica Patton, a musician with hearing loss chasing dreams in NYC

At age 17, Jerrica Patton set out to achieve her dreams of being a model and a musician. She was confident in her vision, but there was a thought […]

January 10, 2018

Published by Jill von Büren at January 10, 2018

Eric Clapton becomes latest musician to admit he’s going deaf

Guitar legend Eric Clapton is the latest musician to admit he’s losing his hearing, after years of being exposed to loud music. The 72-year-old, who is most famous for his […]

December 11, 2017

Published by Editorial Staff at December 11, 2017

BBC Documentary: Can deaf people appreciate music?

Deaf people understand and appreciate music? If so, how? That's the topic of the BBC Radio 4 documentary, 'The Art of Living: Listening Without Ears.'

November 8, 2017

play a musical instrument with hearing loss

Published by Ellie Parfitt at November 8, 2017

Can my child learn to play a musical instrument with their hearing loss?

I always say that anything is possible in life, although it would be a perfectly understandable assumption for people to think that some activities could be too difficult for deaf […]