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Malaysia to host first concert featuring talents of persons with disabilities

By SHEELA CHANDRAN
Special band: Zimi J comprises (clockwise from front) Ling, Lim, Johnson, Wong, and Wan Zareef. Photo: Cindy Vyner

Guitarist/vocalist Joshua Daniel Johnson, 30, leads a band called Zimi J, made up of five musicians, all of whom have high functioning autism.

Lately, they have been busy with rehearsals, gearing up for their online audition submission for the Unveiling Uniqueness (UU) concert. It is an event dedicated to celebrating the talents of disabled musicians.

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