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Read about our latest digital cover:
Sheldon Shepherd has spent his career bringing Jamaican stories to life through acting, dub poetry and music. Now, with his debut album Give Thanks and his latest screen role in Possession, he continues to explore the connections between culture, spirituality and belonging.
In our profile, he speaks on the importance of owning Caribbean stories, honouring the voices that came before him, and creating work that can spark something greater than itself.