April 16, 2018
sudden hearing loss
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 […]
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January 16, 2018
how to dj with hearing loss
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.
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January 12, 2018
musician with hearing loss
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 […]
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January 10, 2018
eric clapton deaf hearing loss
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 […]
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December 11, 2017
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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.'
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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 […]
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October 23, 2017
Deaf hip hop artist
Published by Kirsten Brackett at October 23, 2017

Deaf hip hop artist Signkid releases new EP

Deaf hip-hop artist, Signkid, recently released his new and first EP ‘Music is the Message.’ For a while, Signkid has made his own music and created videos with British Sign […]
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September 21, 2017
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Published by Stu Nunnery at September 21, 2017

A Tragic Turn To Music Success: Q&A with musician Sam Baker

Despite his history and challenges, Sam Baker has gone on to music success. We had the opportunity to talk to him about his journey.
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September 19, 2017
how hearing aids can make music sound better
Published by PR Hilton at September 19, 2017

How hearing aids helped me rediscover my love for music

I've always been a fan of music, but as I slowly lost my hearing the songs didn't sound right. Do hearing aids make music sound better? In my case they changed my life.
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September 13, 2017
Published by Jill von Büren at September 13, 2017

Deaf singer Mandy Harvey has ‘something to say’ on AGT

Deaf singer Mandy Harvey, performed an original song, titled “Release Me,” on America's Got Talent, again wowing judges.
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August 31, 2017
sean forbes deaf rapper
Published by Ellie Parfitt at August 31, 2017

Meet Sean Forbes, the deaf rapper who is inspiring a generation

Sean Forbes is a deaf rapper who has been inspiring a generation of hearing, hard-of-hearing and Deaf individuals for years.
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June 19, 2017
chance the rapper sign language tour
Published by Jill von Büren at June 19, 2017

Chance the Rapper brings sign language interpreters on tour

Chance the Rapper is bringing American Sign Language to the stage, he says, by hiring ASL interpreters to join him on tour.
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June 7, 2017
Published by Jill von Büren at June 7, 2017

Deaf singer wows on ‘America’s Got Talent’

Mandy Harvey, a deaf singer, wowed judges on 'America’s Got Talent,' with her touching story and perfect vocals.
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May 31, 2017
Published by Ellie Parfitt at May 31, 2017

Music lovers enjoy full accessibility at first “deaf-friendly” festival

Deaf people from far and wide joined together earlier this month, to celebrate the first deaf accessible music festival. If you’ve been following along, you know I attended the Good Vibrations […]
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May 5, 2017
Published by Jill von Büren at May 5, 2017

Music festival aims to bring ‘good vibrations’ to people with hearing loss

For the first time, deaf and hard-of-hearing people will be able to fully experience a summer music festival, through visual, tactile and auditory enrichments, in a special event created specifically for them.
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April 18, 2017
musician hearing loss
Published by Eloise Garland at April 18, 2017

Why musicians should be more aware of hearing loss

When noise-induced hearing loss occurs, it is often too late, irreversible and, if a significant loss, can be life-altering.
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April 4, 2017
Published by Jill von Büren at April 4, 2017

Why sign language music videos are becoming more common

Sign language music videos both increase accessibility to those who are hard of hearing,and show everyone the beauty of the language.
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March 7, 2017
Published by Kirsten Brackett at March 7, 2017

Mobile hearing clinic aims to spread hearing loss awareness through music

Songs for Sound stops at festivals and events in the United States to test people's hearing and bring awareness to hearing loss.
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January 4, 2017
Published by Stu Nunnery at January 4, 2017

Playing Classical Guitar after Hearing Loss: Q&A with Charles Mokotoff

Are you a musician who lost your hearing? If you are, you surely are not alone. I first met Charles Mokotoff, a professional classical guitarist, through the Association of Adult […]
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December 27, 2016
Tips to Music after Hearing Loss
Published by Stu Nunnery at December 27, 2016

How to Enjoy Music after Hearing Loss

Does hearing loss affect how we enjoy music? If so, is it possible to regain our enjoyment of music even after hearing loss? Many of us with hearing loss have […]
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