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Young Drummer, Big Dreams

Young Drummer, Big Dreams

12-year-old drum wonder Hibiki Sakai is blind, and was diagnosed with cancer in both eyes as a child. But he recently realized his dream of performing on stage with Japanese band Def Tech, to the delight of the audience and his family.

By NIPPON TV NEWS 24 JAPAN

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCvpcJmkjck

While this would undoubtedly be a happy ending to Sakai's heartwarming story of persistence, dedication and grace, we here at AAJ hope that it's just the beginning for this drumming wonder!

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