Artistes with disability yearn for stage performance

BY AGATHA CHUMA
AFRO-jazz artistes living with disability have pleaded for disability-friendly stage settings which do not limit their movements during live shows.

The artistes have also accused promoters of sidelining them for live shows, adding that they are mostly used as curtain raisers, yet they yearn to be at the forefront.

NewsDay Life & Style caught up with some of the artistes who opened up on lack of recognition and resources to stage live performances.

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