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Della Reese is an American nightclub, jazz, gospel and pop singer, film and television actress, one-time talk-show hostess and ordained minister, whose career had spanned six decades. She had also appeared as a guest on several talk shows.
Last Updated: August 19, 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.
CEO, Mind Yard New York
Member, The Isley Brothers (1973-1983) and Member, Isley-Jasper-Isley (1984-1987)
3-Time Emmy Award Nominee and Grammy Award Nominee
Artist and Party Promoter
Recording Artist
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Della Reese | |
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 Reese in 1998 | |
| Born | Delloreese Patricia Early July 6, 1931 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | November 19, 2017 (aged 86) Encino, California, U.S. |
| Education | Wayne State University (attended) |
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| Years active | 1944–2014 |
| Spouse(s) | Vermont Taliaferro
(m. 1952; div. 1958)Leroy Basil Gray
(m. 1959; div. 1961)Mercer Ellington
(m. 1961; ann. 1961)Franklin Lett Jr.
(m. 1983) |
| Children | 4 |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
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| Website | dellareese |
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In 2012, Joanne "J-Bird" Phillips founded J-Bird Music for the Arts, with the vision of reviving arts programs by providing much needed equipment, instruments, and resources in order to enrich the lives of youths through arts education.
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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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Chris Jasper is a former member of The Isley Brothers and Isley-Jasper-Isley, and is responsible for writing and producing the majority of The Isley Brothers music and Isley-Jasper-Isley music. He is also an Inductee in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Dionne Warwick is a 5-time Grammy Award winning legend. She is an American singer, actress, and television show host, who became a United Nations Global Ambassador for the Food and Agriculture Organization, and a United States Ambassador of Health.
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Satomi Hofmann is an actress, singer, musician, composer, and arranger living and working in the New York tri-state area. She is currently starring in "The Phantom of the Opera" on Broadway, with the role Wardrobe Mistress/Confidante.
