Ken Dula Music

Ken Dula Music

The Voice of the Past” is how many refer to the musical artist, Kenneth (“Ken”) Dula. He performs “oldies, but goodies” from classical artists of gospel and R &B genres for special events. Born in the foothills of North Carolina, Ken became a high school baseball All-Star athlete, well sought out and headed for the pros until he was caught by the draft. Leaving his aspirations behind, he joined his comrades in the war of Vietnam.


After returning home with honorable medals, including the Purple Heart and Bronze Star, he left his love for baseball and pursued his second passion of singing. His rendition of Jerry Butler’s “Brand New Me” landed him number one of the top billboard charts in 1989. From there, he traveled extensively throughout the United States, performing classical love ballads and gospels.

For two consecutive years, Ken performed and hosted a gospel Christmas gala sponsored by the Mighty Smokehouse for recording companies such as Malaco Records, Priority Records, Columbia Records, Universal Records, MCA Records, Warner Brother Records and Motown. He was a featured artist for Shirley Ceasar’s Mass Media Group’s annual gospel showcase.


Quiet in spirit, but bold and full of vitality in performances, Ken appeared on platforms with multiple vocalists and speakers, including Bishop Earl Paulk, and he opened events for such artists as Branford Marsalis, Five Blind the Boys, Luther Barnes and Judith Jameson. In recent years, he was a call-back for the TV show, “The Voice”.
As a graduate from Bull City Barber College, he received his license and has worked as a barber for over thirty years. He holds an associate degree in Business from Kings Business College, Durham, NC.  Ken resides in Durham.