Raul Midón
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About
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist who is best known for the 2005 track "State of Mind." He performed the track on his national television debut on the The Late Show with David Letterman. He also released "Keep On Hoping" featuring Jason Mraz and "Expressions of Love" featuring Stevie Wonder.
Before fame
He was left blind as a baby after inadequate eye protection in a hospital incubator. He learned to play the guitar at a school for the blind. He studied jazz at the University of Miami.
Trivia
His other popular tracks include "Pick Somebody Up," "Everyone Deserves a Second Chance," and "Bottom Cycle Blues." He featured as a lead vocalist and guitarist alongside Herbie Hancock on the 2005 Grammy-winning album Possibilities.
Family life
He married Kathleen Midón in 1999.
Associated with
He was a background singer for artists like Shakira, Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin, and Jennifer Lopez.
