Eric Dozier

Born in the small rural town of Bakewell, TN, breathing in the volatility and beauty of any typical black southern hamlet, Eric Dozier swam in the melodies of Memphis Slim, and played catch in the city of Bessie Smith. He cut his teeth playing piano at the local Baptist church at the age of 4, singing with his mother in the choir every Sunday morning and watching his father’s hands smack the piano. He returned home every Sunday to a nest filled with the sounds of 70s funk and Edwin Hawkins’ “O Happy Day”.

This patchwork music education was to later manifest in a musical anointing colored by intricate harmonies, stylized arrangements and spirited lyrics which fuse these traditions into a musical elixir that the New York Times has called “…rousing.” It was not until later in his life that music became his profession, although it never ceased to be his passion. Though he had toured internationally since the age of 12, it was a critical encounter with a dear old soul in the Czech Republic, a far cry from Bakewell, that prompted him to pursue his calling. This led him to recognize the true power of music to heal hearts. Thus began One Human Family Workshops.

Through his role as co-founder and National Director of Arts and Education for One Human Family Workshops, Inc., Eric set out to devote his musical, spiritual, and intellectual talents to eradicating social, religious, racial, gender, and cultural discrimination. Through heart stirring gospel music and traditional spirituals, dynamic speeches, historical presentations, and interactive music workshops.

During this time he also served as the musical director for the World Famous Harlem Gospel Choir and the award winning Children’s Theatre Company of NYC. Through these collaborations, he has been honored to share the stage with the likes of Harry Belafonte, Angelique Kidjo, Raffi, and even Nelson Mandela; he has been afforded to opportunity to work with various producers such as renowned Canadian composer Jack Lenz (Nanaland, Passion of the Christ) and K.C. Porter (Santana, Ricky Martin).

In performance Eric combines elements of blues, and funk with his already uncategorizable gumbo of gospel and traditional spirituals, Dozier’s insightful lyrics and soulful melodies are certain to lure you into a sonic, mystical journey...serving up food for mind and spirit.  

It’s Down'n'Dirty Blues. Sanctified Gospel. Old-time Country. Grinding Rock.

It was once said that good music comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable. Eric’s music will have you pondering which side you fall on.