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Ashford & Simpson were a husband and wife songwriting-production team and recording duo of Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson. As performers, Ashford & Simpson's best-known duets are "Solid" and "Found a Cure".
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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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| Background information | |
| Origin | New York City, New York, United States |
| Genres | R&B, soul, funk, disco, gospel |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, synthesziers, bass |
| Years active | 1964–2011 |
| Labels | Motown, Warner Bros., Capitol |
| Associated acts | Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Luther Vandross, Quincy Jones |
| Past members | Nickolas Ashford (deceased) Valerie Simpson |
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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.
Charles Valentino is a Broadway actor, ballet dancer, teacher, songwriter, and choreographer. He has appeared on the television show "CSI" (CBS), and he has worked with Joni Mitchell, Anjelica Huston, Barbra Streisand, Steve Tyrell, and Barry Mann.
The hardest working woman in show business, drag queen and recording artist Peppermint has conquered the New York scene with her high-energy and engaging personality. She is currently a finalist on "RuPaul's Drag Race" (Season 9).
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Paul Laurence is an American multi-platinum songwriter, producer, and keyboardist. He had several number one R&B hits, including Freddie Jackson's "Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)", "Jam Tonight", "Tasty Love", "Hey Lover", and "Do Me Again".
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Laurence Juber is often considered most famous for playing lead guitar in Paul McCartney & Wings from 1978 to 1981, with whom he won a Grammy Award. Juber has since had a distinguished career as a solo fingerstyle guitarist and studio musician.
