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Shades

About Me

Shades is a unique co-educational a cappella group on the campus of Yale University. Drawing on the rich ethnic and musical backgrounds of its members, Shades strives to achieve the most dynamic and powerful musical presentation possible, with a focus on African-American music, particularly R&B, gospel, jazz, pop, and traditional music.

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Member Since: 11/4/2005
Band Website: yale.edu/shades
Band Members: Melay Araya, Jean-Phillip Brignol, Reny Diaz, Rachel Elmer, Dennis Heyman, Emily Jenda, Rayyan Kamal, Pamela Madu, David Marker, Flora Mendoza, Olga Pagan, Aneka Roberts, Daniel Tetreault, Katia Washington, Brandon Wheatley, Sarajane Williams
Influences: Sweet Honey in the Rock, Take 6, Erykah Badu, Michael Jackson, Etta James, Stevie Wonder, Bobby McFerrin, Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys, Sade, En Vogue, Mariah Carey, D'Angelo, Brian McKnight
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