Shem is a singer-instrumentalist-songwriter and producer whose music draws from american and world music traditions, including folk, funk, blues, rock, jam (lots of Grateful Dead and Phish), Afrobeat (RIP Fela Kuti, RIP Ebo Taylor), jazz, reggae, Oliver Mtukudzi, Bobby McFerrin!, gospel, and Hebrew spiritual traditions. His travels through West Africa, East Africa, South Africa, The Holy Land, California, and with help and inspiration from all people of the world, everyone, every where, past, present, and future: y'all an inspirational bunch! 🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️ – it all helped shape a groove-driven, heartful, improvisational sound. After decades of private dedication, this album marks his first public release. He is currently working on his next project, another album, and an EP with his brother Michael.