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| | Earth, Wind & Fire |
 | | It was that lineup that forged the classic EWF sound: an innovative merging of RandB, jazz, Latin, African, gospel, blues, rock, dance and classical fostered by a political and social climate that promoted humanity, spirituality and universality. |
 | | In 1994, EWF faced a major challenge when Maurice White, who was fighting Parkinson`s disease, retired from the road _ save for occasional appearances _ to work with the group behind the scenes. |
 | | Last year, EWF was the centerpiece of the Recording Academy`s first Grammy Jam tribute, executive-produced by Minor, a national trustee of the academy. |
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