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Joanne "J-Bird" Phillips: Promo 1

Founder and Executive Director, J-Bird Music for the Arts

Photo Credit: Shefik

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.


Hi, this is Joanne "J-Bird" Phillips. I'm a HARTKE endorsed rock bass musician. I am a journalist with the US Press Association. Sports journalist with New York Sportscene, and I am founder and executive director of a 501 non-profit, J-Bird Music for The Arts, supporting Performing Arts and Music in New York education. I'm gonna give a big shout out to all my fellow landsmen, that's like "paisan" if you're Italian. For a happy-rocking-Hanukkah.. My message is "may all your matzah balls float up and rise to meet you, not just on the holiday; throughout your entire life.

Last Updated: September 24, 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.