Sounds of Blackness is a Grammy Award winning vocal and instrumental ensemble from Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota who perform music from several genres music including gospel, R&B, soul, and jazz.
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Sounds of Blackness is a Grammy Award winning vocal and instrumental ensemble from Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota who perform music from several genres music including gospel, R&B, soul, and jazz.
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.
2-Time Grammy Award Nominee
Recording Artist
Television Newscaster
Member, Solo
Artist and Party Promoter
Actor and Live Event Host
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Sounds of Blackness | |
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Origin | Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, United States |
Genres | Gospel, R&B, soul |
Years active | 1969–present |
Labels | Perspective Records A&M Records Zinc Records Atomic K Records Malaco Music Group |
Associated acts | Paris Bennett, Cynthia Johnson, Alexander O'Neal |
Website | soundsofblackness.org |
Past members | Robert J. Jones Ann Nesby James "Big Jim" Wright (deceased) |
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