Elida Almeida
afropop, latin
Hailing from the island of Santiago, Cape Verde, Elida Almeida is a powerful voice in contemporary African music. Raised in a remote village, her songs are filled with the rhythms of her homeland, including funaná, coladeira, and batuque. Her lyrics tell stories of love, empathy, and the determination to overcome hardship, delivered with passion and grace.