The Oxfordshire blind musician singing in the face of adversity
An award-winning singer, who was born with severely impaired vision, has said there is "so much that can be gained by inclusion and diversity".
TL;DR
- Elena Piras, originally from Sardinia, Italy, is now based in Charlbury, Oxfordshire.
- She has severely impaired vision from birth and significant hearing loss due to the 7/7 London bombings.
- Piras is fundraising for her third album and emphasizes the value of inclusion and diversity.
- She moved to England in 1995 to attend The Royal National College for the Blind.
- Her music career includes winning awards and studying traditional Scots and Gaelic music in Scotland.
- Her latest single, 'Baloo Balilli', was recorded in Witney, Oxfordshire.
- Piras believes people often focus on her visual impairment before acknowledging her talent.