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James Mtume: Promo 1

2-Time Grammy Award Winner and Percussionist, Mtume

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James Mtume is a Grammy Award winning R&B musician, songwriter, activist and radio personality. He came to prominence working with Miles Davis between 1971 and 1975. Mtume's group, also called Mtume, is best known for the 1983 R&B hit song "Juicy Fruit".


My name is James Mtume, Grammy award-winning, American Music Award-winning composer, producer, songwriter, and scorer of film and television. I've worked with so many great artists from different genres, Donny Hathaway, Roberta Flack, Stephanie Mills, Chaka Khan, Erykah Baduh, but right now I'm here Shefik on Invocation. The journey continues.

Last Updated: September 10, 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.