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Biography
Lois Commodore has matured into an internationally known singer and minister who is fast becoming an inspiration to other aspiring Caribbean artists. She has opened for major recording artists such as Tye Tribett, Judy Jacobs and Christafari. Her newly released debut album titled Hold Me has already received rave reviews from musicians, fellow artists and critics alike. She is now being referred to as “Golden Voice”.
She was born in the beautiful island of Dominica and in the West Indies and felt the call of God on her life at the age of twelve. She had always loved music as a child, and as she grew older, her passion for music intensified. She wrote many poems which were later converted to songs.
Lois started seriously ministering in 1990 as the lead singer of a group called The Zion Bound Singers which comprised of her best friends. Although they had only an acoustic guitar their harmony compensated for the absence of other musical instruments, creating a sound that was unique. The Zion Bound Singers traveled to almost every city in Dominica and other neighboring islands such as Martinique; St. Lucia, Antigua and St. Vincent; ministering in crusades and local prisons with powerful servant of God Evangelist Peter R. Augustine.
Lois left Dominica in 1995 to pursue a medical career in Boston, Massachusetts. This move helped to develop her musical gifts and expand her knowledge of the music industry. She became a member of a contemporary American gospel youth choir called Power Praise established by Minister Joy Turner Hill (Potter’s House) and producer Leroix Hampton 111. Their style ranged from Contemporary Gospel, to Jazz, R&B and Hip Hop. They ministered at several locations in Massachusetts, surrounding states, rallies, concerts, and special community based events like Toys for Tots. They were honored to minister in the Symphony Hall with the Temptations, and at the Bay State Games before Senator Hilary Clinton at a fundraising event. Lois’ ability to sing both soprano and alto enabled her to participate actively in recording sessions for the group and other artists.
Later, she became a member of a Black / Jewish group called The Freedom Music Project with folk singer Perry Smilow. Lois learned to sing many Jewish songs which helped to expand her versatility. Their performances spanned from The Joslin Diabetes fundraiser, to Black-Jewish Seders organized by the late Lenny Zakim and participated in a studio recording with The Freedom Music Project and Noam Katz.
Bobby Perry and RAIN CD “It’s All About You”.
She partnered with friend and songwriter Kevin Vetiac to record her debut album titled Hold Me. The album consists of their original songs which are a mixture of jazz, acoustic and contemporary songs. This collection of songs is for quiet moments of reflection and worship. They have equally contributed to this project and are amazed at how far they have come, by God’s grace.
Lois has founded two important endeavors: Love Word which is a Publishing/ Production Company which is geared towards helping other artists develop and publish their art, music and writing talents and the Soldiers of Destiny Scholarship Foundation in honor of her late father Benoit Commodore. The Soldiers of Destiny Foundation focuses on assisting underprivileged individuals from single parent households. Since Lois was raised in a single parent household by her father, her heart understands the challenges that individuals from a single parent family face.
Soon after the release of her debut CD, Lois encountered many obstacles such as Multiple Sclerosis, kidney failure and the loss of her beloved father however , she has overcome and has a powerful testimony about how the Mighty God healed her from slavery to medication , chronic illness and the negative reports of physicians. Her name has been changed to “Lois The Healed of The Lord”.
Lois’ mission is to be a light to the world, to share the gospel, reflect the love of God through music, be a living testimony of the healing power of God and to encourage other independent artists especially those from the Caribbean to boldly share their musical gifts with the rest of the world. She has lived the words of her songs and is flowing in the anointing of the Spirit. This is the fullness of time for her ministry. Lois is prepared to fulfill her God-ordained destiny by bringing comfort, peace, and restoration through her music.
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