POST-BURNOUTThe Seasoned Irish Musician Ben Reel Discusses His Twelfth Studio Album “Spirit’s Not Broken,” Finding Hope During the Good and Bad Times, His Career, and Why He Persists as a Musician
Today, the longtime Irish singer-songwriter Ben Reel released his twelfth studio album, “Spirit’s Not Broken.” The concept began during lockdowns and tells the story of the persistence of the human spirit. Ben talks to us about making the album and why it was important for the world we live in today.
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