In an emotional musical talk, Chin Injeti describes how music transcends culture, region and identity. But more so, melody, rhythm, and the proper cadence of a lyric takes us all from our shell. Recorded at TEDxVancouver at Rogers Arena on November 14, 2015.

Chin Injeti’s humility and optimism come naturally, partially due to taking nothing in life for granted, and partially through staging an amazing recovery from a crippling disease. Born Pranam Injeti in India, Chin contracted polio at an early age and was wheelchair-bound for most of his young life, moving to Canada at the age of five because of the country’s acclaimed national health system.

Thanks to his devoted mother Ellen, who refused to accept the hand the disease dealt her son, Injeti eventually walked again. “Music is a universal language” says Injeti. “Everyone speaks it. Everyone feels something from it.” Truly, this notion has helped to guide the talented Canadian record producer along his life’s journey, from surviving polio as a young boy to winning Juno and Grammy Awards for his work producing international superstars like Eminem, Pink, and Drake.

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This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx