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WHO IS DORIE PRIDE?
Dorie Pride is an accomplished singer, songwriter, musician, film maker and author. She is a multi-faceted gifted composer and guitarist who hails from Detroit, Michigan, the soul of America. Her early music credits include co-writing The Magic Is Working on Janet Jackson’s first album; Dorie is a unique recording artist and performer who describes herself as a purple sheep. Her discography boasts three acclaimed albums that intersperse songs of the universe peppered by pop, blended by jazz, mixed with hints of rock, reggae, R&B and neo-soul. Dorie’s team is rounded out by her husband, producer, co-composer and multi-instrumentalist Kamau Seitu. They are a match made in musical Heaven. They are a match made in musical Heaven. Dorie and Kamau have written for Diana Ross, Johnny Mathis, The Spinners, Michael Henderson, LA Toya Jackson, and Cheryl Lynn. Compositions for Dorie’s albums include Life Is Just A Color TV, Love Will Find A Way and the latest album WORDS. Dorie’s singles have all charted #1 combined 50+ weeks on the charts at 969 The Oasis Indie Radio, Radio Indie Alliance Top 5, WPKN 89.5 FM No Time For Fear #4 Top Song of the Year, WPKN 89.5FM Faces Of Success (Jazz on Ice) WPKN 89.5FM One of the most consciously and socially aware artist ever interviewed on 89.5FM. Dorie has been voted Indie Music Channel’s Top New Artist, Lee Bailey’s EUR web Featured Artist of The Month and 969 The Oasis Artist of the Month.
Dorie’s influences are Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, Prince, Sade, Stevie Wonder, Annie Lennox and The Beatles. Improving human conditions, global concerns, injustice and compassion drive the themes of Dorie Pride’s music. She creatively mingles love, sensuality, hope, and inspiration into a stimulating tapestry of poetry and music. Filmmaking has been added to Dorie’s arsenal of talent, unleashing an additional element of storytelling to her songs. Her message is steering a global impact. Dorie was recently honored with three International Film Festival Awards for Through the Eyes of Love. Look out for her Documentary directorial debut with The Making of WORDS. In 2025 she was selected for the coveted Icon Award, presented by The Association of Black Women In Jazz & The Arts. Dorie Pride is a Spirit Warrior who never tires. As the Creator speaks to her, she spreads her wings of love and breathes healing music in the air. Welcome to the music of Dorie Pride.
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“Who is this?... That girl... Dorie Pride is great!” - Mick Jagger
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Dorie is a genius who inspired many of my recordings in the past. No one has a more positive outlook than her. Her music is a reflection of her personality and should be taken seriously. Talent unlimited. Ray Parker Jr.
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You have a beautiful heart and a beautiful soul, Dorie. Your voice and music is healing and keep doing what you are doing. (Legendary International Jazz Songstress ) Freda Payne
LOVE WILL FIND A WAY angelic voice caresses every note and lyric with mastery. She is a splendid lyricist, passionate about crafting songs with a strong message without compromising her artistic depth. Dorie’s captivating vocals make you wish you were watching her live - she has a rare gift of painting pictures that capture the listener in a way that is up front and personal. NO TIME FOR FEAR Powerful! Not just words but you live this message through your music and actions! (4-time Grammy Winning Flautist and Recipient of the Cultural Excellence Award of India) Wouter Kellerman
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SHE NEVER ASKS, beautiful, Fantastic very versatile voice!! Dorie’s voice is amazing, very engaging, unique and very personal. I feel everything she sings. Words on She Never Asks is beautiful. I had to listen to it a few times to let the beautiful writing and melody sink in. Just lovely great musicianship and composition. (4-time Grammy Winner, Producer, and Golden Globe Award Winner) Ricky Kej
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The music of Dorie Pride is best described as a heady, intoxicating elixir brimming with passion and compassion. Dorie doesn't just sing a song, like the most skilled weaver; she beautifully brings together melody and lyricism to create a sound that comes from understanding the true complexities of life. Like fire and rain, her music can best be characterized as warm, sensual, and life-affirming. Pride has never looked nor sounded so good! (Multi-Medium artist and founder of U*Space Gallery) Terence E. Jackson
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I’ve long thought of Dorie Pride not just as an acclaimed singer and songwriter. But a painter of words, someone who is able to imagine landscapes of sound and oceans of harmony. The words her easel, the page her canvas. Of course, since antiquity, the archetypal poet-bard has entertained and enlightened many a generation. So, there is something deeply familiar in Dorie’s craftsmanship with words, lyrics, and poetry. (– Multi Grammy Winning Producer, Emmy winner 📚 Multi New York Times bestselling author) Kabir Seghal
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Dorie Pride is the female Gil Scott-Heron ( Marketing Executive) Joyce Greer
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Dorie Pride is genuinely anointed to the core. Her music is so “Relevant” like Marvin Gaye’s, “What’s Going On”, especially at this particular time to acknowledge what is and to inspire and lift us up!! Dorie is the modern-day Kahlil Gibran ( Fine Artist), Cherie Blackwell
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Dorie Pride is an empath with beautiful layers of art flowing in a multiplicity of dimensions. (Author) Lee Fuller
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Dorie Pride is a poet and songwriter with an ethereal aesthetic, who has recognition as a unique creator of folk music. - Executive Producer, Visual Life Productions) Carmen Hayward- Stetson
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Dorie Pride’s voice is a voice of serenity, the voice of peacefulness, the voice of calm and resolve. Hearing your voice for the first time was like having an out-of-body experience. I can’t explain it. You’re absolutely Heaven-sent, an angel comes down from Heaven. (Booking Agent & Marketing Intermediary) Ron Barcy
LOVE her Music and that VOICE… OMG… HEAVEN!!! (Former Jazz Programmer at WAYO 104.3 FM) Jo Khool
LOVE CONQUERS ALL – my TRACK OF THE YEAR! Just love it so much on Woman Behaving Badly (jima 89FM UK) Quentin John Burton, Kizzy Morrell
Dorie Pride wado Changing the world with her beautiful voice and glowing spirit – (Grammy Nominated Hall of Fame Water Protector) Windwalker Dorn
All I know to say is Dorie is a young Mavis Staples with a great voice, writing, and storytelling. (President of Freedom Records) Monte Stephens
Soothing, melodic, giving poetic justice, very soulful. Reminiscent of Michael Frank’s with a cool Brazilian twist. You definitely tell a great story. – (Changing Faces Make-up Artistry) Shar Marshall
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I am serious when I say George Harrison needs to hear your version of SOMETHING. Personally, I think he would be highly impressed. SOMETHING… Incredible interpretation – it takes a truly unique and talented artist to make an imprint song like that their own… you did! (Marketing Executive) Sandra Griffin
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Dorie… you’re a 6-stringed Sage… and a Microphone Prophet. God inspired those words on your behalf. – (Rick Lear - Musician)
Such a great artist with a voice of an angel and a wonderful magnificent Unique Style…. You are a Superstar. (The Contours - Motown Super Group) Odell Jones
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