Album Notes

"The  perfect  tonic  for  any  evening,  sweltering  or  sub-­‐polar"-  Montreal  Gazette
“Smoky  and  soulful  music” - Montreal  Mirror
“Soothing  and  soulful” - Montreal  Gazette
“The  album  sounds  great  (...)  worthy  of  Jimi  Hendrix  ” -Hour

Considered  one  of  Montreal’s  most  electrifying   guitarists by  press  and  groove  aficionados,   Cécile  Doo-­‐Kingué  blends  blues,  soul  and  afro-­‐ folk  to create  a  unique  sound.   Born  in  New  York   City,   first   generation   from   Cameroon,   she   has   lived   in   France,   USA   and   is   now   an   adopted   Montrealer.  This  meeting  of  cultures  is  reflected   in  the  eclecticism  of  her  music. On  record  or  on  stage,  Cécile  Doo-­‐Kingué  takes  us  deep  into  a  series  of  musical  grooves. June  2010,  Doo-Kingué  releases  her   self-­‐produced  debut  solo  album  Freedom  Calling  to  critical  acclaim.  The  12-­‐track  collection  is  a  smooth  concoction  of   blues,  soul  and  afro-­‐folk  on  which  one  can  surf  to  the  end  of  the  world,  life  and  love.  From  one  song  to  the  next,  her   mastery  is  undeniable.  While  she  tames  the  blues  with  her  sweet  guitar,  she  opens  the  door  to  60’s  and  70’s  soul,  and   afro  rhythms.  Lyrically,  Cécile  is  as  vulnerable (Beneath the Lies, Freedom Calling), as she is socially aware (Come Undone, Rise), seductive (Lettre à personne) or even funny (Ma’s Kitchen, Dachshund Blues).  Freedom  Calling  has   been  nominated  for  3  Sounds  of  Blackness  Awards, and a  Lys  Blues  for  Best  Blues Associated   album.  

Just grab a glass and your passport, relax and enjoy her call to freedom