Mubarak Farah Interview

Mubarak Farah is a blind piano player who set up a music school for the disabled called, Ability Through Music. The school aims to help any disabled person, with any disability, learn how to play music. Music is a great tool for those lacking in confidence to gain a new skill, join a fantastic community and gain their confidence! The Ottawa Sound sat down with Mubarak yesterday to have a chat!

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