World Music Live Session: Dominique Fils-Aimé and Temenik Electric

Dominique Fils-Aimé has appeared in a live session at the RFI grand studio to promote her latest album, My World Is the Sun. The performance, broadcast on April 5, 2026, featured the artist accompanied by her musicians performing two tracks from the new project.

The album My World Is the Sun is structured as a narrative that mirrors the various emotions experienced throughout a single day. This thematic approach is supported by a recording format that emphasizes live performance and allows for both musical and lyrical improvisation.

The Influence of Family and Memory

The creative foundation of the album stems from a personal discovery made by Fils-Aimé in her family home. The artist found an old cassette tape from the 1970s featuring the voice of her mother, revealing a level of singing talent that Dominique had previously been unaware of.

This recording serves as the opening piece of My World Is the Sun. The album begins with this classically informed guitar piece, which establishes a formal framework that Fils-Aimé uses to create various stylistic contrasts throughout the record.

To complete the album’s natural cycle, Fils-Aimé concludes the project by recording her own version of the opening track.

Themes of Peace and Love

The album is an homage to the value of seeking and constructing peace, a principle that was held dear by the artist’s mother. This focus on love and peace was a central theme of the RFI session, which also featured Temenik Electric performing Habibi My Love.

The improvisation-heavy nature of the recording process is designed to allow a specific atmosphere to be created in real time, enhancing the emotional narrative of the work.

Recent Career Developments

Beyond the release of My World Is the Sun, Dominique Fils-Aimé has continued to explore diverse musical directions. She recently released her first French-language single, Moi je t’aime, a track that draws inspiration from traditional French songwriters such as Edith Piaf.

The artist has also maintained a presence through various live studio performances across different platforms. In September 2025, she performed a full set at the KEXP studio, which included the song Feeling Like A Plant. A full session was recorded for AudioTree Live, featuring musicians Harvey Bien-Aimée on drums and percussion, and others on electric bass and bass synth.