Dorinda Clark-Cole
| Dorinda Clark | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Dorinda Grace Clark |
| Born | October 19, 1956 |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genres | Gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-Songwriter,and COGIC Evangelist |
| Instruments | Vocals (Mezzo-Soprano), Piano, Organ |
| Years active | 1970-present 2001-present (solo) |
| Labels |
GospoCentric Records Light Records |
| Associated acts |
The Clark Sisters Karen Clark Sheard Twinkie Clark Jacky Clark Chisholm |
| Website |
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Dorinda Clark-Cole (born Dorinda Grace Clark on October 19, 1956) is a three-time Grammy Award-winning American evangelist and gospel singer. She is best known as a member of The Clark Sisters and as a daughter of pioneering choral director Mattie Moss Clark.
Clark-Cole was born on October 19, 1956, and raised in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Elbert and Dr. Mattie Moss-Clark. She began singing at an early age with her sisters Karen, Twinkie, Jacky, and Denise. The sisters sang in their father's church and usually performed songs written and composed by their mother. Clark-Cole, who is referred to as the "jazzy sister" of the group, helped develop what is known as "The Clark Sound", which often features high and fast melismas, riffs, runs, scats, and soulful growls. Dorinda attributes her fiery, convicting singing style to her mother, who saw the gift of singing and preaching in her at an early age. Back in the 1960s and 70s, when other children their age were playing outside, Dorinda and her sisters had to work on their familial harmonies. She says, “We made a lot of sacrifices. My mom was a stickler for making sure we rehearsed before we went out to perform. She saw the gifts and talents within us and started shaping and molding us. She taught us discipline along with how to use our gifts.” Dorinda sang lead on "Overdose Of The Holy Ghost", as well as on "My Reedemer Liveth", the B-side to The Clark Sisters' biggest single "You Brought the Sunshine".
Clark-Cole's self-titled solo debut Dorinda Clark-Cole, released in June 2002 on Gospo Centric Records/Zomba Label Group, won two Stellar Awards and a Soul Train Lady of Soul Award (Best Female Gospel Artist). The album featured the hit single "I'm Coming Out". Her second album, The Rose of Gospel, was released under the same label in August 2005. The album debuted in Billboard’s top 5 and garnered a Grammy Nomination for the Best Traditional Soul Gospel album and won 2007 and 2009 Stellar Award for the “Best Female Artist of The Year”. The live portions of both albums were produced by Asaph Ward, known for his work with Kim Burrell, who counts Dorinda as well as the Clark Sisters as a direct vocal influence.
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