The Takeaway talks with legendary bluesman Henry Butler. Butler has been blind since birth but that hasn't stopped him from playing to packed houses or from taking up a new craft: photography. Also joining the conversation on art and ability is Charlie Washburn, the Executive Director of VSA Arts of Massachusetts, an organization dedicated to including everyone in the arts.
Watch Henry Butler perform "High Heeled Sneakers" in the video below.
Henry Butler truly has a gift it is inspirational to listen to someone who uses their talent to create such beauty.
Jan. 23 2010 06:28 PM
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Patty Potter
Just demonstrates how many wonderful facets there are for all people to enjoy in life.
Dec. 11 2009 06:51 PM
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molly
An integration of so many feelings...
Dec. 11 2009 06:30 PM
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molly y
Experiencing Mr. Butler's music was personal..an integration of many feelings.
Dec. 11 2009 06:29 PM
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Barbara Starks
The music was wonderful. The richness of Mr. Butler's voice was magical. It was,however, the description of the other pieces of the performance in combination with Mr. Butler that made this podcast so intriguing.
Dec. 09 2009 10:49 AM
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Sandy Pellegrini
The Music by Hery Butler Gave me goosebumps. The thought of someone overcoming their disability is heroic and inspiring. Sandy pellegrini
Dec. 09 2009 10:33 AM
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Evelyn C.
Wonderful to hear Henry Butler. Wish the site had some of his photography. I loved his comment re: if 12 people describe his photos he gets 13 descriptions. Check out John and Henry's first interview: http://www.soundprint.org/radio/display_show/ID/510/name/A+View+From+the+Bridge
May. 28 2009 12:22 AM
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MaryC
Whatever Henry lost in his eyesight went to his heart and hands! TERRIFIC!
May. 27 2009 12:48 PM
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mike r.
Simply a great story - dugg it - hopefully it goes viral like susan boyle. cus this is better.
May. 27 2009 10:43 AM
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Comments [9]
Henry Butler truly has a gift it is inspirational to listen to someone who uses their talent to create such beauty.
Just demonstrates how many wonderful facets there are for all people to enjoy in life.
An integration of so many feelings...
Experiencing Mr. Butler's music was personal..an integration of many feelings.
The music was wonderful. The richness of Mr. Butler's voice was magical. It was,however, the description of the other pieces of the performance in combination with Mr. Butler that made this podcast so intriguing.
The Music by Hery Butler Gave me goosebumps. The thought of someone overcoming their disability is heroic and inspiring. Sandy pellegrini
Wonderful to hear Henry Butler. Wish the site had some of his photography. I loved his comment re: if 12 people describe his photos he gets 13 descriptions. Check out John and Henry's first interview:
http://www.soundprint.org/radio/display_show/ID/510/name/A+View+From+the+Bridge
Whatever Henry lost in his eyesight went to his heart and hands! TERRIFIC!
Simply a great story - dugg it - hopefully it goes viral like susan boyle. cus this is better.
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