Ottawa group's new film features music for deaf people
“Rather than adding interpretation so that deaf people can understand a piece that’s already created, our mandate is to create content that’s centred on deaf folks."
Author of the article: Lynn Saxberg
Publishing date: May 06, 2021 • May 6, 2021 • 2 minute read •
The multi-disciplinary group Speaking Vibrations combines lyrics, sign language, rhythm and movement to create music for the deaf community. Their first show is a film production that will be available for streaming between May 7 and May 14. Group members include, left to right, King Kimbit, Jordan Samonas, Jo-Anne Bryan and Carmelle Cachero. Photo by Siman Houssein /Courtesy Speaking Vibrations