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WELCOME HESHIMA MOJA

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We would like to congratulate Mr. Heshima Moja for his recently appointed as member of the Board of Director of PRIAA on June 25, 2012. CONGRATULATION HESHIMA. Heshima Vocalist/Musician/Songwriter/Composer/Producer arts consultant/motivational speaker/teaching artist/cultural arts presenter www.iamheshima.com www.facebook.com/iamheshima www.twitter.com/iamheshima (413)218-6789 Heshima moves audiences around the world with his soulful voice, fiery bass work, and heartfelt songs and compositions. Heshima, is a dynamic Vocalist, Multi Instrumentalist, songwriter/composer, arranger, and producer who is pushing the boundaries of contemporary music. By drawing on influences ranging from Luther Vandross, and Donnie Hathaway, Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi, Diego Torres, and Bobby Valentine, to John Coltrane, and Miles Davis, Mongo Santamaria and Tito Puente, this amazing artist displays originality, depth and passion with his unmistakable blend of Soul/Jazz/and La...
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