This is music that passionately cares about the world.
Emerging artist White Dove just released the debut single “Hurts Like Hell” to bring awareness to things on our planet that need a rallying cry – famine, war, poverty, and human trafficking worldwide.
White Dove remains anonymous to focus listeners on the music and its message. As an anonymous artist, she directs the spotlight away from her personal life and toward the social issues that mean so much to her. Though her identity is a mystery, she leaves no room for doubt when it comes to her beliefs and values. Whatever her name may be, she is an undoubtedly talented singer and songwriter with a message that deserves (and needs) to be heard.
“My mission is to give each of them the gift of a song to dedicate to someone or a message to deliver to the world.”
In 2009, the artist was in East Africa participating in a medical rescue mission when a violent grenade attack killed 100 children and injured over 300 civilians, including White Dove herself. Despite her wounds, she established an emergency shelter for the children in desperate need of medical attention. As she tended their grievous injuries, she sang, and the children nick-named her Karawan, which means “white dove.” Today, White Dove continues to sing, and her impactful music raises awareness about the social issues closest to her heart.
The second single “Hungry” is set to be released this spring. Although the artist lays down these tracks in the privacy of her home recording studio, she does not work alone. Producer Jay Baty and pianist Doug Mundy collaborated on both tracks and have worked with White Dove for years.
Beyond the release of her first album, the artist has an exciting goal for the months to come. “I want to create a program where people suffering abuse anywhere in the world can reach out and receive songs created specifically to honor their stories,” she says.
While no one will categorize White Dove’s first release as “feel-good” music, its message goes straight to the soul. Her debut single, “Hurts Like Hell,” speaks to struggling trauma survivors and urges them to persevere, and the song’s subtle instrumental backing allows White Dove’s hauntingly pure vocals to take center stage.
When listeners feel the pain in White Dove’s lyrics, they know they aren’t alone. Lines such as “Alone you walk the streets at night, alone you pray to end this life; you cried out no one hears; sometimes it hurts so much like hell; you try your best, so you don’t tell,” allow White Dove to come alongside anyone baring the fresh wounds of present abuse or the scars of past trauma. Her words are infinitely relatable because she has experienced that same pain firsthand.
White Dove’s music has power because she has lived the lyrics. She’s been a world traveler, having visited six countries and learning five languages in her lifetime. Her experience as a medic instilled a deep passion for the victims of human and organ trafficking. But instead of allowing the pain to triumph over her, she advocates for anyone suffering at the hand of war, famine, and inequality, using her voice to inspire others to do the same.
“I write about the injustice and inequality I see every day,” White Dove explains. “It’s about being aware and taking action when something feels wrong.”
White Dove is an artist whose story inspires and whose message brings meaning to the world. To listen to her chilling debut and to find information on upcoming releases, readers can visit her website at wdove.com.
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