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Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings were an American funk and soul band signed to Daptone Records. They were part of a revivalist movement recreating mid-1960s to mid-1970s style funk and soul music. In December 2014, the band was nominated for a Grammy Award.
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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.
Recording Artist
Creative Consultant and Fashion Designer
Recording Artist and Multi-Platinum Songwriter
3-Time Emmy Award Nominee and Grammy Award Nominee
Former Lead Singer, The Platters
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Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings | |
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 Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings pictured in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Genres | Funk, soul, retro-soul,R&B |
| Years active | 1996–2018 1996–1999 (as The Soul Providers) 2000–2018 (as The Dap-Kings) |
| Labels | Daptone |
| Associated acts | Mark Ronson, Antibalas, Amy Winehouse, Charles Bradley, Lee Fields |
| Website | SharonJonesAndTheDapKings.com |
| Past members | Sharon Jones Binky Griptite Dave Guy Bosco Mann Neal Sugarman Joe Crispiano Fernando Velez Homer Steinweiss Cochemea Gastelum Saundra Williams Starr Duncan-Lowe Leon Michels Earl Maxton Anda Szilagyi Thomas Brenneck Ian Hendrickson-Smith |
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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.
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Solo is a R&B musical group. The original members were Robert Anderson, Darnell Chavis, Eunique Mack, and Dan Stokes. The group recorded their gold-selling debut album in Minneapolis and released it in 1995, with production by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.
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Michael Alig is an artist and party promoter, who served almost 17 years in prison for manslaughter. He was a co-founder and ringleader of the Club Kids, a group of New York City clubgoers that became a cultural phenomenon during the 1980s and 1990s.
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LaChandra is a recording artist and owner of the beauty salon Posh by LaChandra, located in New York City. In the late 1980s, LaChandra released the song "Just Started", produced by the house music group Blaze.
Lachandra is a recording artist and owner of the beauty salon Posh by Lachandra, located in New York City. In the late 1980s, Lachandra released the song "Just Started", produced by the house music group Blaze.
