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EP51: HARMONY with Dr. Garfield Bright, Multi-Platinum Recording Artist and Co-Founder of Shai
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Summary: Dr. Garfield Bright, a founding member of the R&B group Shai, shares his journey from being a college student at Howard University to becoming a successful musician. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of his music career, emphasizes the importance of being business-savvy in the industry, and reveals his passion for continuous learning, which led him to pursue a PhD in African American Studies.
About The Guest: Dr. Garfield Bright is a founding member of the R&B group Shai. He has achieved multi-platinum success in the music industry and has also earned a PhD in African American Studies.
Key Takeaways:
- Garfield's love for music and his fascination with harmony led him to join the R&B group Shai.
- The group's success was unexpected, but they quickly rose to fame with their hit song "If I Ever Fall In Love."
- Garfield's passion for learning and his inquisitive nature led him to pursue a PhD in African American Studies while still pursuing his music career.
Quotes:
- "We really thought just because we had a song that was incredible to us, that should get a record deal and we should be successful in the music industry." - Garfield Bright
- "I always got something out of putting my effort into school outside of just putting effort in." - Garfield Bright
- "I always wanted to know more. I'm not satisfied with what we know now, and I still am not even with the PhD." - Garfield Bright
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