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Ari Gold (February 11, 1974 – February 14, 2021) was an American pop singer and songwriter. He was openly gay and regularly addressed both his being Jewish and gay and also starred in an autobiographical theater production Ari Gold – Untitled: The Making of a Gay Pop Star.
Last Updated: December 1, 2021
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Aptly titled "Shefik presents Invocation", the nationally syndicated radio show is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking journey through musical discovery and appreciation that spans the decades. The show is currently broadcast on over 20 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States. Each one-hour episode, executive-produced and hosted by media personality Shefik, highlights one relatable focal point (chosen by Shefik), along with an accompanying playlist of songs (curated by Shefik), encompassing a unique thematic concept that invigorates the audience with creative impact. Top recording artists, actors, business executives, politicians, community leaders, and other special guests are invited to offer their own commentary on the weekly topic, as a supplement to Shefik's engaging mindset. The radio show's online hub at invocation.co serves as a conduit for discussion of the show, while featuring related videos and auxiliary content. The journey continues right here and everywhere.
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Ari Gold | |
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 Ari Gold in 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | GoldNation, Sir Ari |
| Born | February 11, 1974 |
| Origin | The Bronx, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | February 14, 2021 (aged 47) |
| Genres | R&B, soul, dance, pop, adult contemporary |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, music producer, actor, model |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1996–2021 |
| Labels | Gold 18 Records, JRED Music |
| Associated acts | Adam Joseph, Dave Koz, Sasha Allen |
| Website | AriGold.com |
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Doreen Bazile is a social worker. She sees many different patients with distinct needs and issues, regarding spirituality and religion, family conflict, loss, grief, bereavement, and more.
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Eloisa Diaz-Sanz is an American creative consultant and fashion designer from New York City, specializing in womenswear. Her experience includes work for high-end brands featured in British Vogue, London Fashion Week, and New York Fashion Week.
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Charisse Arrington is a R&B singer who was signed to MCA Records in the 1990s. Her biggest success was with the single "Down With This" which peaked in the top twenty of the Billboard Dance singles chart and top five of the Billboard Dance breakout chart.
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Sonny Turner is best known for replacing Tony Williams as lead singer of The Platters. The group had 40 charting singles on the Billboard Hot 100, including four no. 1 hits, and were, for a period of time, the most successful vocal group in the world.
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Mathew Knowles found phenomenal success grooming and managing the mega group Destiny's Child. He is now handing out mics to Blush, a harmonically blended hip-hop and R&B trio, and since 2013, they are using their mics to mix fiery rhymes and hooks.
