Inspired by the sounds of Marvin Gaye and The Clark Sisters, Darnell Kendricks grew up dreaming of success in Motown. Yet when he took the giant leap of faith to move from his native Northern California to Detroit, he embarked on what has become a lifelong journey of artistic exploration and soulful connections.

After two acclaimed albums, launching a private chef service, and earning multiple visual art commissions, Darnell's creative gifts have blessed many souls with riveting multi-sensory experiences through food, music, literary arts, painting, and more. In this episode, we discover the origin of The Smooth Soul Cafe and how the legacy of ancestry can guide us to and through unseen paths.

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