Gaelynn Lea May 2024
Episode description
Gaelynn Lea is a violinist, vocalist, composer, and activist. She’s played in a few bands in Duluth, including Murder of Crows (with Allan Sparhawk of Low), Sobarn, and her own solo projects.
She started playing violin in school and continued into adulthood. “I hold it like a cello.”
Gaelynn gained more traction with activism when she gave a speech in Duluth about living with a disability. “I was surprised just how many people didn’t understand or even realize.”
Since then, Gaelynn has been able to travel with her husband, Paul, doing shows, speeches, and theater.
“Community and Inclusiveness are my main focus. I can only hope that one day everything will be inclusive.”
Gaelynn’s recent work has been in writing. “I’m working on a memoir, but I also have Substack.”
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