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Songs to Invoke Dreams

Episode 36
Songs to Invoke Dreams

Somewhere in your journey, perhaps your dreams may have been pushed aside, and left to percolate in some forgotten corner of your mind. You have likely been encouraged by people in your past — as well as your present — to continue this sidelining.

Guest Performers
Alyssa Morgan Lego — Photo Credit: Shefik

Photo Credit: Shefik

Pageantry

Alyssa Morgan Lego was the reigning Miss Stars and Stripes' Outstanding Teen 2017 through Miss New Jersey's Outstanding Teen Scholarship Program (Miss America's Outstanding Teen).

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Augostina Mallous — Photo Credit: Shefik

Photo Credit: Shefik

Pageantry

Augostina Mallous was the reigning Miss New Jersey's Outstanding Teen 2017 through Miss New Jersey's Outstanding Teen Scholarship Program (Miss America's Outstanding Teen).

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Chuck McDermott — Photo Credit: Shefik

Photo Credit: Shefik

Music

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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Sonny Turner — Photo Credit: Shefik

Photo Credit: Shefik

Music

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.

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Trisco Pearson — Photo Credit: Shefik

Photo Credit: Shefik

Music

Force M.D.'s is an American R&B vocal group that was formed in 1981 in Staten Island, New York. Later, Trisco Pearson joined the group.

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William Goldstein — Photo Credit: Shefik

Photo Credit: Shefik

Music

William Goldstein was previously a recording artist for Motown Records and CBS Masterworks. He has over 50 albums currently available. He has also scored over 50 movie and television projects, including NBC's "Fame" and Disney's "The Miracle Worker".

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Preview Performers
Haley Smith — Photo Credit: Shefik

Photo Credit: Shefik

Music

Haley Smith is a 15-year-old songstress/recording artist from the Bronx in New York City, discovered at the age of nine. She is of Jamaican-American descent. Smith has performed on various stages throughout New York, such as the Apollo Theater.

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N.K. Morton — Photo Credit: Shefik

Photo Credit: Shefik

Music

N.K. Morton is a singer-songwriter. She wrote songs for Backstreet Boys, Mýa, and Karen Clark-Sheard, worked in television with Chris Rock, and was a featured lead or background vocalist for artists, ranging from Diana Ross to Rakim.

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Last Updated: July 8, 2021

About "Shefik presents Invocation"

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.

Featured Videos

Freddie Jackson: Send the Message of Peace — Photo Credit: Shefik

Peace

Feb 8, 2018 February 8, 2018

Freddie Jackson: Send the Message of Peace

2-Time Grammy Award Nominee

Shanna Marie Wallace: Breathing Is the Best Meditation There Is — Photo Credit: Shefik

Breathing

Jun 8, 2017 June 8, 2017

Shanna Marie Wallace: Breathing Is the Best Meditation There Is

CEO, Mind Yard New York

Sarah Dash: Change Had to Be Made

Revolution

Jul 6, 2017 July 6, 2017

Sarah Dash: Change Had to Be Made

Member, Labelle and Member, Patti LaBelle & The Bluebelles

Tony Terry: Asked to Sing "With You" at Someone's Funeral

Love

Jul 13, 2017 July 13, 2017

Tony Terry: Asked to Sing "With You" at Someone's Funeral

Recording Artist and Actor

Tito Puente Jr.: You Have to Find Happiness in Being Grateful — Photo Credit: Shefik

Happiness

Jul 18, 2016 July 18, 2016

Tito Puente Jr.: You Have to Find Happiness in Being Grateful

Musician and Bandleader

Chris Jasper: Let the Lyrics Tell the Story for You — Photo Credit: Shefik

Love

Apr 4, 2018 April 4, 2018

Chris Jasper: Let the Lyrics Tell the Story for You

Member, The Isley Brothers (1973-1983) and Member, Isley-Jasper-Isley (1984-1987)

Featured Episodes

Songs to Invoke Faith

Faith

Sep 5, 2016 September 5, 2016

Songs to Invoke Faith

Episode 9

Songs to Invoke Perseverance 2

Perseverance

Nov 14, 2016 November 14, 2016

Songs to Invoke Perseverance 2

Episode 15

Songs to Invoke Happiness

Happiness

Jul 18, 2016 July 18, 2016

Songs to Invoke Happiness

Episode 3

Songs to Invoke Identity

Identity

Aug 1, 2016 August 1, 2016

Songs to Invoke Identity

Episode 4

Songs to Invoke Love 3

Love

Apr 2, 2018 April 2, 2018

Songs to Invoke Love 3

Episode 33

Songs to Invoke Breathing

Breathing

Oct 23, 2017 October 23, 2017

Songs to Invoke Breathing

Episode 28

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The Journey Continues

Neddy Smith: It Wasn't About Being a Mechanical Engineer — Photo Credit: Shefik

Photo Credit: Shefik

September 1, 2019 Perseverance

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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Quindon Tarver: "When Doves Cry" by the Late, Great Legendary Prince — Photo Credit: Shefik

Photo Credit: Shefik

May 21, 2020 Birds

Quindon Tarver is an American singer. He is best known for his cover of Prince's "When Doves Cry" for the 1996 film "William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet", starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes in the leading roles of Romeo and Juliet.

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Neddy Smith: Going Forward Through All the Difficulties — Photo Credit: Shefik

Photo Credit: Shefik

September 1, 2019 Perseverance

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.

Focus Transcript

Neal Bennington — Photo Credit: Shefik

Photo Credit: Shefik

September 2, 2016 Destiny

Neal Bennington founded Broadway Sings for Pride, in response to tragic suicides within the LGBTQ+ community. The live concert series has received support from Carol Channing, Neil Patrick Harris, Bernadette Peters, Channing Tatum, and many others.

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Sonny Turner: The Lesson in Life You Learn — Photo Credit: Shefik

Photo Credit: Shefik

September 2, 2019 Perseverance

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.

Focus Transcript

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