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# Autistic Musicians
Gina Marie Incandela Launches Inspiring Musical Career

By Howard Wu | Published 2009-06-13 | Pop Culture
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gina-marie-incandela-7-year-old-overcomes-speach-disability-to-release-cd-a
References: [ginachildperformer](http://www.ginachildperformer.com/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/user/ProdigyGina)

At the age of 2, Gina Marie Incandela was diagnosed with an [autistic disorder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avela-health) that left her unable to speak.

Now, at the age of 7, with the help of [music therapy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portaventura-world) among other treatments, Gina Marie Incandela has overcome her disability to the extent that she can not only talk and sing, but be able to [perform live](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-events-access) at several professional sporting events. Most recently, little Gina Marie Incandela performed the National Anthem at Game 4 of this year’s NBA Championships.

Not only has Gina Marie Incandela performed live, but she has also released an inspirational CD single entitled “I Dare To Dream.”

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.7/10
- Popularity: 42% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Music Therapy:** The trend towards using music therapy as a way to help people with disabilities overcome their challenges creates opportunities for innovative technology and tools that can enhance the effectiveness of the therapy.
- **Inspirational Music:** The trend towards creating inspirational music by people with disabilities creates opportunities for record labels, music streaming services, and media companies to tap into a new market and promote diversity and inclusion.
- **Disability Empowerment:** The trend towards showcasing the talents and abilities of people with disabilities creates opportunities for businesses to support disability empowerment and increase accessibility in their products and services.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Music Therapy:** The music therapy industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness and reach of their services for people with disabilities.
- **Music Production:** The music production industry can tap into a new market of inspirational music created by people with disabilities, and promote diversity and inclusion in their artist roster.
- **Sporting Events:** The sporting events industry can embrace diversity and disability empowerment by providing more opportunities for people with disabilities to perform and showcase their talents.

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