Acclaimed Belfast singer Brian Kennedy has described being part of the "soundtrack of people's lives" as a privilege after a difficult number of years.
In 2016, the multi-platinum recording artist was diagnosed with cancer and after being given the all-clear in 2019, he suffered cardiac arrest and battled Covid during the pandemic.
However, despite what health issues he faced, Brian called music "the ultimate healer" as he prepared to release his new album Folkie on May 27.
