Download or read book Music Has Legs: Based on the True Story of Juan Manuel Pineda written by Marlene Byrne and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A true story about the journey of an orphan who started on the streets of El Salvador and ended up performing on a stage in Chicago. Juan Manuel Pineda was born with a severe cleft palette to an impoverished family. He lost both legs in a fire. He ended up at the Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos orphanage in El Salvador where he not only received shelter, food and safety but an education, unconditional love and an opportunity to let his musical talents bloom. After being accepted to Shriners Hospital in Chicago, he was discovered, his talent was realized and he stepped into the spotlight to share his music and story with the world.