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Visually impaired performer finds solace in music

Making a living through musical talent: Dickson Monnatota PIC: Lesedi Mkhutshwa
Making a living through musical talent: Dickson Monnatota PIC: Lesedi Mkhutshwa

KAZUNGULA: A 73-year-old man, Dickson Monnatota from Kachikau village has overcome challenges he faces as a visually impaired person and used his talent as a guitarist and live performer to put food on the table.

The multi talented artist said in an interview with Arts & Culture that he started doing live performance in his early 20s. He stated that singing came as a gift for him because he was born with it and it is part of his genetic make-up.

The gifted performer said he has inherited his vocal cords from his late mother and singing just comes naturally to him.

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