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The Main Ingredient was an American soul and R&B group best known for their 1972 hit song "Everybody Plays the Fool".
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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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The Main Ingredient | |
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 The Main Ingredient in 1970.
Original members (L-to-R) Luther Simmons, Don McPherson, and Tony Silvester | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Harlem, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Soul, R&B, funk |
| Years active | 1964–1977, 1979–1981, 1986–1991, 1999–2020 |
| Labels | Red Bird Records (1964) RCA Records (1970–1981) Polydor Records (1989) Magnatar (2001) Kent Soul (Compilation) |
| Past members | Jerome Jackson Stanley Alston Cuba Gooding Sr. Donald McPherson Tony "Panama" Silvester Luther Simmons Carl Tompkins Larry Moore Carlton Blount George Staley, Sr. Ryan Idell |
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American R&B singer and actress Melba Moore is a 4-time Grammy Award nominee and the winner of the 1970 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical.
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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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Over the last 40 years, Chuck McDermott has left his musical mark on audiences on both coasts of the United States. Over the last few decades, he has devoted himself to energy and environmental policy issues, and working in government.
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Neddy Smith is a professional musician and CEO at NedGJean International. He composes and writes his music, not only in a traditional style, but also by incorporating his vast international experiences. This is apparent in each of his releases.
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In March 2004, Dan Bazile joined the news team at WNYT (a television affiliate of NBC), where he anchors "Weekend Today". Prior to that, he spent several years as an actor and freelance writer before jumping into television news in 1999.
