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Songs to Invoke Identity 2

Episode 13
Songs to Invoke Identity 2

Do something for me. Try to pick just one word to describe yourself. Each word stands alone. Each word has an identity. But, they are just letters, a group of glottal stops and diphthongs, sounds which express thought.


Guest Performers
Alvaro Alencar — Photo Credit: Shefik

Photo Credit: Shefik

Music

Alvaro Alencar has over 140 records in his career spanning 20+ years. In this time, he has won 13 Latin Grammy Awards, over 25 Latin Grammy nominations, and over 30 platinum or gold certificates for CD and DVD sales, which total approximately 10 million.

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Duane Gazi-White — Photo Credit: Shefik

Photo Credit: Shefik

Fashion

Re.new Artists, Imaging and Consulting is the brainchild of Duane Gazi-White. Its function is to create a current take on imaging, styling and marketing for iconic artists. Clients include Tony Award winner Melba Moore and Kathy Sledge of Sister Sledge.

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Shannan Brown — Photo Credit: Shefik

Photo Credit: Shefik

Technology

Shannan Brown is the Founder and CEO at Brides Worldwide. The company publishes BridesWorldwide.Directory, a website where brides find wedding vendors worldwide. Brown has also held positions as a Digital Product Manager at several major companies.

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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
Bunni Ray — Photo Credit: Shefik

Photo Credit: Shefik

Music

Mathew Knowles found phenomenal success grooming and managing the mega group Destiny's Child. He is now handing out mics to Blush, a harmonically blended hip-hop and R&B trio, and since 2013, they are using their mics to mix fiery rhymes and hooks.

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Carl Clay — Photo Credit: Shefik

Photo Credit: Shefik

Theatre

Recognized and awarded as a multi-discipline force, Carl Clay has produced over 350 plays, trained over 2000 actors, and has written and directed 25 films aimed at urban youth. He has produced over 40 jazz concerts.

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Matthew Decker — Photo Credit: Shefik

Photo Credit: Shefik

Music

Matthew Decker is a recording artist from New York. He started his own label Matteo Mafia Records in 2012. His music is very different from today's popular music, with a vintage 1960s style aesthetic, combined with modern day pop, hip-hop, and trap.

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Last Updated: July 6, 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.