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Grammy Winners Ricky Kej & Lonnie Park Unite Global Artists in 'Shine Your Light'

Grammy Award-winning musicians Ricky Kej and Lonnie Park have released a new holiday track, "Shine Your Light," featuring a global ensemble of artists. The collaboration includes talents from the USA, Japan, South Africa, and features an Afghan refugee musician based in India. The song and its authentically filmed video aim to spread a message of hope and cultural unity for the season. The track is now available on streaming platforms.

Key Points: Ricky Kej, Lonnie Park Release 'Shine Your Light' for Holidays

  • Features artists from 5+ countries
  • Song promotes hope & unity
  • Filmed by the artists themselves
  • Available for streaming now
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Ricky Kej, Lonnie Park, global artists celebrate holiday season with new track 'Shine Your Light'

Grammy winners Ricky Kej & Lonnie Park release 'Shine Your Light,' a holiday track uniting global artists from the USA, Japan, South Africa & an Afghan refugee.

"Shine Your Light!! Ending the year bright & stepping into 2026 strong! - Ricky Kej"

Mumbai, December 25

This Christmas and New Year, Grammy Award-winning musicians Ricky Kej and Lonnie Park are spreading a message of hope and unity with their new track, 'Shine Your Light.'

Released just in time for the holiday season, the song features an inspiring collaboration between global artists, including Kej, Lonnie Park (USA), Grammy-nominated Ron Korb (Japan), the Mzansi Youth Choir (South Africa), former STOMP (percussion group) member Keith Middleton (USA), and Afghan refugee musician Abi K. Safa, based in India.

The track is a fusion of various musical styles and cultures, capturing a powerful message of hope and togetherness. Ricky Kej, known for his innovative music and collaboration with global artists, expressed his excitement about the diverse group involved in the project.

"Shine Your Light!! Ending the year bright & stepping into 2026 strong! Here's our song "Shine Your Light" performed by musicians around the world including an Afghan refugee. Have a wonderful holiday season and a fantastic 2026 by shining our light!," Kej wrote on his Instagram handle.

The song was produced and written by Ricky Kej and Lonnie Park, with arrangements by Kej, Park, and Vanil Veigas. The track was mixed and mastered by Vanil Veigas. The music video was directed, edited, and post-produced by Shashank Akella, with individual segments filmed by Kiran Kumar, Kyle J. Carr, Karandeep, and Farid Jalil.

Filmed by artists themselves, the video brings an authentic touch, showcasing the diversity and cultural richness of the musicians involved.

"Shine Your Light" is now available for streaming.

- ANI

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Aman W
Just listened to it. The fusion is incredible! You can hear the Indian influences blending with sounds from Japan, South Africa, and the US. It's a true global anthem. More power to Ricky Kej for using his platform to bring artists from conflict zones into the spotlight.
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Robert G
As someone living in Mumbai, it's inspiring to see this creative work coming from our city. The video concept of artists filming themselves adds a raw, genuine feel. It shows that music truly has no borders. Well done to the entire team!
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Siddharth J
While I appreciate the sentiment, I wish the article gave more insight into the creative process. How did they coordinate such a diverse group across continents? The end product is lovely, but the journey is often just as interesting.
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Nisha Z
This is the perfect New Year's vibe! 🙌 Going to share this with all my friends and family. It's a reminder that no matter where we are from, we can all shine our light. The inclusion of the Mzansi Youth Choir gives me goosebumps!
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Karthik V
Fantastic to see Indian talent like Vanil Veigas and Shashank Akella getting credit for the production and video work. Often the behind-the-scenes heroes don't get mentioned. The collaboration looks stellar on paper and sounds even better!

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