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Article: Vocalist calls on spiritual roots
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- Oakland Tribune
- Article date:
- December 10, 2005
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UNION CITY -- Jumoke Hill grew up singing gospel tunes with his
mother, Gloria, at Palma Ceia Baptist Church in Hayward.
Tonight, the 21-year-old Union City man will return to his
spiritual roots when he performs a Christmas-themed concert at
Paddy's Cafe.
For Hill, who leads open mic nights twice a month at the cafe in
western Union City, singing isn't just an aspiration, it's
practically a form of therapy.
"Anytime I have an outlet to sing, it's a good thing," he said. "I
just like entertaining."
Hill has a deep soulful voice, but his repertoire varies. He
enjoys singing everything from R&B covers to Broadway show tunes.
Working in a music industry that "wants a certain look," however, ...