Dominique Fils-Aimé facts for kids
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Dominique Fils-Aimé
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| Background information | |
| Born | July 10, 1984 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | Blues, jazz, rhythm and blues |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocalist |
| Years active | 2010s–present |
| Labels | Ensoul Records |
Dominique Fils-Aimé is a talented Canadian singer from Quebec. Her album Stay Tuned! was nominated for the 2019 Polaris Music Prize and won a Juno Award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year. Her more recent album, Our Roots Run Deep, also won a Juno Award and a Félix Award.
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Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Dominique Fils-Aimé was born and grew up in Montreal, Canada. Her parents moved there from Haiti. In 2015, she was a contestant on La Voix, a popular singing competition TV show in Canada. She made it to the semi-final round of the show.
A Musical Journey: The Trilogy
Dominique Fils-Aimé is known for her special music project: a trilogy of albums that explore the history of African-American music. Each album focuses on a different style.
Exploring Blues: Nameless
In 2018, she released Nameless. This was her first album and the start of her music trilogy. It explored the sounds and stories of blues music.
Diving into Jazz: Stay Tuned!
Her second album, Stay Tuned!, came out in 2019. This album focused on jazz music. It was a big success, winning the Félix Award for “Jazz Album of the Year” in 2019. It was also named one of the top Canadian albums of 2019 by CBC. Later, it won the Juno Award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year in 2020.
Embracing Soul: Three Little Words
The third album in her trilogy, Three Little Words, was released in 2021. This album explored the soulful sounds of soul music. It was also recognized for its quality, being nominated for the 2021 Polaris Music Prize.
Recent Projects and Awards
Dominique Fils-Aimé continues to create and be recognized for her music.
Film Music and Charity Work
In 2022, Dominique Fils-Aimé and Samuel Laflamme were nominated for an award for their original music in a documentary film called Alone. In 2023, she joined other artists to record a charity song called "What I Wouldn't Do". This song helped raise money for Kids Help Phone, an organization that supports youth mental health.
Our Roots Run Deep
Her 2023 album, Our Roots Run Deep, has also received many honors. It was nominated for the 2024 Polaris Music Prize. It also won the Juno Award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2024. Additionally, it won the Félix Award for “Jazz Album of the Year” at the 2024 ADISQ gala.
Discography
- Nameless (2018)
- Stay Tuned! (2019)
- Three Little Words (2021)
- Our Roots Run Deep (2023)
