Brent Kirby

The COVID-19 pandemic has limited the ability of many artists to make music. But Cleveland singer-songwriter Ray Flanagan says the isolation freed his creativity and challenged him to develop new skills. He released two songs every month in 2021, and plans to continue this year.

Editor's note: This is an encore of a Shuffle that originally ran Feb. 1.Music is being used as a healing tool for some Northeast Ohio veterans. For this…