Born on the Cape Verdean island of Santiago, Elida Almeida lived in her grandparents’ home in rural Matinho, and learned to sing at church. Her first album Ora doci Ora margos (Sweet Times Bitter ...

In 2021, the Tiny Desk x globalFEST series was created to promote international music discovery. For the fifth edition, we present artists from Cabo Verde, France and Colombia. When we shot this ...

In an exciting new expansion for FirstWorks Summer Beats, the finale concert featuring powerhouse Cape Verdean vocalist Elida Almeida will take place at Jenks Park in Central Falls. This celebration ...

Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! The best things in life are free. Sign up for our email to enjoy your city without spending a thing (as well as some ...

With the 2026 festival season well on its way, Hillside Festival's lineup has now been revealed, with performers set to make their way to ...

Through her music, Elida Almeida carries the heart — and irresistible rhythms — of Cabo Verde to the world. In 2021, the Tiny Desk x globalFEST series was created to promote international music ...