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Songs to Invoke Hanukkah

Episode 40
Songs to Invoke Hanukkah

Hundreds of years ago, a light was offered as a prayer of worship. Although the worshipers only expected the light to last a short while, and they were grateful for such, they found that the oil which fueled the light did not exhaust as expected.


Guest Performers
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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Ana Luisa Johnson — Photo Credit: Shefik

Photo Credit: Shefik

Dance

Ana Luisa Johnson began choreographing and performing her solo works at the age of thirteen, and became a professional dancer at 19. She has studied Ballet, Modern and Contemporary Dance, Jazz, Flamenco, Belly Dance, and Mexican Folkloric Dance.

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Jenny Bruce — Photo Credit: Shefik

Photo Credit: Shefik

Music

As a pop-folk singer-songwriter, Jenny Bruce has won many awards. You've heard her songs on "Dawson's Creek", "Ghost Whisperer", "TODAY", "King of the Hill", "All My Children", "Jake 2.0", "Children's Hospital", and in several independent films.

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Joanne "J-Bird" Phillips — Photo Credit: Shefik

Photo Credit: Shefik

Music

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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Last Updated: July 8, 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.