Location: San Jose, CA
Challenge: Cerebral Palsy
Website: facebook.com/RodelSmooth
Rodel Cayabyab Sajor is a Filipino American artist from the Bay Area. Rodel has been singing most of his life. At an early age, Rodel was enrolled into various music classes such as vocal, piano, and music theory classes. He picked up a guitar at the age of 12 and started writing his own originals soon after. His mother recognized and nurtured his talent from the start. Thus, Rodel further developed his voice at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church where he became the youngest member of their Minstrels of the Lord choir.
He has given back to his community through his music by volunteering and performing at local benefit shows supporting such organizations as Invisible Children, Interact, and Gawad Kalinga.
His inspirations include God, Boyz II Men, Brian McKnight, Usher, Filipino artist Jay-R, Drop N Harmony, and his internationally known Uncle Ryan Cayabyab. Beyond doubt, music is truly Rodel’s calling.
Rodel Sajor performing an original song "Read your mind"