NEW ALBUM: SÉGUI SÔ

"We start by saying “Wow, this is very good,” then we listen again, and we come to the conclusion that Ségui sô (“Return to the Roots”) is an exceptional release. This is great, very great organic fusion between jazz, prog, and West Africa (Dogbo the Montrealer is originally from the Ivory Coast). I put Coubli, the previous album (2021), back in my ears to compare. In this one, Dogbo manifests the West African elements of his musical heritage with more presence. Which results in a relatively more typical blend of Afro-pop and jazz. Ségui sô is of a completely different mould. The fusion of the various roots is deeper and more intrinsic, allowing a completely different tree to emerge, and to bear quite unique fruit. "

Frédéric Cardin - PAN M 360

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BIOGRAPHY

Donald Dogbo is an Ivorian artist, musician, and drummer, heir to a long line of master drummers passed down from his grandfather. A true percussion virtuoso, he blends traditional African rhythms with the vibrant energy of modern jazz, creating a sound that is both bold and innovative.

Based in Montreal since 2014, he has become a key figure in the city’s jazz and world music scene. His performances—where percussion, ngomas, drums, saxophone, and piano intertwine—celebrate the richness of African culture through a universal musical language.

After the release of his debut album Coubli (2021), praised for its rhythmic sophistication, he was named Radio-Canada Jazz Revelation 2024 and performed at the Montreal International Jazz Festival. His second album, Ségui sô — Return to the Roots —, released in October 2025, continues his exploration of the fusion between ancestral rhythms and contemporary sounds.
The project is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, the Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec, and the Jazz Creation Grant from the Conseil des arts de Montréal.