Shelly Lightnin Carries the Roots Into an Ancient Future
The Birmingham independent artist’s 14-track album reaches back to Jamaican roots reggae for songs of faith, resistance and unity, with Little Roy among the guests.
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Island Rhythm has always been about more than what gets printed on a shirt. Peace Be the Journey carries the same thread into a book: music, reflection, roots, and the idea that the road matters as much as the destination.
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The Birmingham independent artist’s 14-track album reaches back to Jamaican roots reggae for songs of faith, resistance and unity, with Little Roy among the guests.
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