Thank you to musician and bandleader Tito Puente Jr. for your support of the award winning, multimedia excursion "Shefik presents Invocation", and helping to reach its 5th anniversary milestone by being a guest over the years.
Tito Puente Jr. is the son of legendary mambo musician Tito Puente and the brother of local New York City meteorologist Audrey Puente. Puente Jr. carries on his father's legacy.
Did you know that Shefik taped interview segments with Tito Puente Jr. backstage at The Claridge — a Radisson Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey? The Claridge Hotel, once known by its 1929 nickname "Skyscraper by the Sea", radiates a breathtaking Manhattanesque design situated in the prime center of the Atlantic City's boardwalk. One of the last remaining architectural masterpieces from the Boardwalk Empire Era, The Claridge Hotel housed such legends as Marilyn Monroe, Al Capone, Nucky Johnson, Princess Grace of Monaco, and Frank Sinatra. Tito Puente himself also performed at this hotel, and many years later Puente Jr. performed on the same stage. Shefik was granted a backstage tour, where he viewed Tito Puente's photo on the wall of fame.
"Shefik presents Invocation" is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking journey through musical discovery and appreciation that spans the decades. Content includes video footage, and its audio is severed and packaged as a conceptual radio show, as well as a podcast. Each episode highlights one relatable focal point, encompassing a unique thematic concept that invigorates the audience with creative impact. The content is oftentimes aligned with Shefik's various philanthropic endeavors and alliances with non-profit companies, community-based organizations, and mission-driven entities (e.g., Miss America Organization, YWCA Yonkers, Broadway Sings for Pride, Munhu, Harambee Dallas, Harlem Film House, Morgan Marie Michael Foundation, CoWell Solutions).
Shefik Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary of His Syndicated Radio Show
The radio show has amassed over 800,000 enlightened listeners monthly, and every month the audience increases.
Last Updated: March 22, 2026
