Dorinda Clark-Cole was born on October 19, 1957, in Michigan. Raised in a musically gifted family, Dorinda began singing at a young age alongside her sisters Jacky, Denise, Elbernita “Twinkie,” and Karen. The sisters often performed at their father's church, with their mother, Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, a renowned gospel choir director, composing most of their music. Dorinda was often referred to as the "jazzy sister" due to her unique style. She helped shape what became known as "The Clark Sound," characterized by intricate vocal runs, soulful growls, melisma, and rich harmonies. She credits her mother for nurturing her vocal abilities and instilling a passion for gospel music.
In 2002, Dorinda released her debut solo album, Dorinda Clark-Cole, under the Zomba Label Group. The album earned her two Stellar Awards and the award for Best New Gospel Artist. Her sophomore album, The Rose of Gospel, released in 2005, peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Gospel Charts and earned her a Grammy nomination for Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album. She later received Stellar Awards for Best Female Artist in both 2007 and 2009, following the album’s success.
Her third studio album, Take It Back, was released in 2008, also under the Zomba label. In September of the same year, she introduced a six-song EP titled In the Face of Change, which included a track written by her son.
| Birth Date: | 19 Oct, 1957 |
| Age: | 62 yrs |
| Occupations: | Singer |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Detroit |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American singer |
| Net Worth 2021: | 9 million |
