Cécile Doo-Kingué - Topic

“Full of sophisticated musicianship and striking Lyricism.” - Living Blues

An electrifying guitarist and award-winning singer songwriter, Cécile Doo-Kingué em-bodies a luminous fusion of cultures and sounds — where blues, soul, jazz, chanson française and African rhythms meet, converse, and ignite.

Born in New York City to Cameroonian parents and now based in Montréal, Doo-Kingué weaves bridges between continents, rhythms, languages, and emotions, with a style that is both raw and refined, powerful and intimate. A veteran of the Montréal funk, soul, roots and blues scenes, first noticed in cult bands Dibondoko and Aliens, she is widely regarded as one of Canada’s most versatile guitarists, recording or sharing stages with artists as diverse as the Montreal Jubilation Choir, Bernard Purdie, Cor-neille, Shakura S’Aida, among many. Known for her fiery guitar playing, soulful voice, and fearless songwriting, Doo-Kingué has released four critically acclaimed albums and toured extensively across Canada and internationally, captivating audiences with her distinctive sound and magnetic stage presence. 

Powerful, expressive, and deeply authentic, Cécile Doo-Kingué creates performances that are raw, engaging, and unforgettable.

“Soothing  and  soulful”- Montreal  Gazette
“Doo-Kingué est impressionnante” - ICI-Musique
“Une guitariste hors pair” - L’actualité