Dominique Fils-Aimé Shares French Debut 'Moi je t'aime'

Dominique Fils-Aimé has released her first French single + video, “Moi je t’aime.” Exploring new origins of inspiration for the two-time JUNO Award winning artist, it’s reminiscent of traditional French songwriters like Edith Piaf and though there is a stylistic shift taking place, Dominique’s signature vocals shine through. Dominique is currently on tour, including a run of US dates this August, the Toronto Jazz Festival (June 24) and the Montreal International Jazz Festival (June 29th). 

“Moi je t’aime” envelops the listener in a deeply romantic mood, as Dominique’s tone conveys a haunting sense of heartache. A string quartet draws out the emotion of longing with soulful, sweeping movements. Vocal layers and countermelodies interact fluidly to portray an emotionally vital image—like the warped and shimmering light of an expressionist painting.

Dominique’s lyrics have a quality about them that is final. She opens the song with a simple plea, “Maybe one day you’ll love me like I love you.” She then reveals an original insight that “life welcomes, welcomes those who truly love each other.” The song not only expresses a willingness to love but also the self respect to withdraw when love is not reciprocated. There is tension between these heavy emotions, but the greater image of faith in love emerges as the overarching inspiration for the song.

Dominique was awarded Vocal Jazz Album of the Year at the 2024 JUNOS in Halifax for her latest album, and first chapter of her new trilogy, Our Roots Run Deep. Dominique’s 2018 debut Nameless is now the audiophile’s reference recording across the globe. Stay Tuned! won the 2020 JUNO Award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year as well as the Félix prize for Best Jazz Album at the 2019 ADISQ Gala, was shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize and featured among the 19 best Canadian albums of 2019 by CBC. Dominique was also nominated that same year as Radio-Canada's 2019-2020 “Revelation in Jazz”.  The final chapter of that trilogy. Three Little Words, made the Polaris Short List, and claimed the #1 spot for best-selling album in Quebec and #2 in Canada.

Tour dates:

June 7       Beloeil, QC @ Centre culturel de Beloeil
June 8       Sorel-Tracy, QC @ Salle Georges-Codling
June 13     Tadoussac, QC @ Église (Scène Québécor)
June 24     Toronto, ON @ Toronto Jazz Festival - TD Main Stage
June 29     Montreal, QC @ Montreal International Jazz Festival - TD Main Stage
Aug 11      San José, CA USA @ San Jose Jazz Summer Festival
Aug 13      Minnespolis, MN @ The Dakota
Aug 15      Columbia, MD, @ Merriweather Summer Color Burst Park
Oct 19       Châteauguay, QC @ Centre culturel Vanier
Oct 31       Amos, QC @ Théâtre des Eskers
Nov 1        Ville-Marie, QC @ Theatre du Rift
Nov 2        La Sarre, QC @ Salle Desjardins
Nov 29      Longueuil, QC  - Salle Pratt & Whitney Canada
Jan 24       Fredericton, NB @ Playhouse Theatre
Jan 25       Saint John, NB @ Imperial Theatre
Jan 26       Moncton, NB @ Capitol Theater
Feb 2         Sainte-Thérèse, QC @ Théâtre Lionel-Groulx

Photo Credit: Sabiha Merabet