Desirée Dawson is a JUNO-nominated recording artist, songwriter, producer and yoga teacher. Desiree was born, raised and is currently residing on the, occupied, traditional, unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ / sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) nations (also known as “Vancouver BC”) and can often be found sharing her music internationally. Desirée is of mixed ancestry, her
mother French-Canadian settler ancestry from “Ontario” and her father is of African descent from “South Carolina”. Desiree is very passionate about music’s role in collective healing, by encouraging listeners to find a
connection within themselves and the people and land around them. A CBC radio favorite, Desirée’s music has been featured on numerous CBC programs, has her songs on regular rotation and won the CBC Searchlight
contest in 2016. Over the last couple years, Desirée has been chosen for numerous high profile opportunities across the industry, whether as a songwriter in the Discovery Song Camp with Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds,
participant in the Allan Slaight JUNO Masterclass, artist in the Vancouver Folk Fest, juror in the inaugural Black Canadian Music Awards, or various sync placements.
Desirée passionately supports her community through a
variety of music-based workshops and gatherings. Whether performing solo with her baritone Ukulele, in harmony with her band or leading sound healing workshops, Desirée’s music is made to get us feeling and healing.
Connect with Desirée Dawson:
Website: www.desireedawsonmusic.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/desireedawsonmusic
Facebook: www.facebook.com/desireedawsonofficial
Twitter: www.twitter.com/desireedawsonco
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvFd6ULIIlyqsYjiNLlCWFw
TikTok @desireedawsonsings
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1BeMe0yy4Sqo29rnqkZ1tc
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/desiree-dawson/951123495
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/desireedawson
Bandcamp: https://desiree-dawson.bandcamp.com/
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