Cape Verdian artist Elida Almeida has won Radio France Internationale’s Prix Découvertes RFI 2015 for her debut album “Ora Doci, Ora Margos.” The album was released in Europe in May 2015. Elida Almeida received the Prize Découvertes RFI from a jury chaired by Malian superstar Oumou Sangaré.
“Ora Doci, Ora Margos” features folk melodies enhanced by Santiago beats (batuque, funana and morna) along with the subtle arrangements of guitarist Hernani Almeida.
Elida Almeida Tour Dates
11/24/2015 – New York (NY) at Subrosa, USA
11/25/2015 – Brockton (MA) at The Shaw’s Center, USA
11/27/2015 – Providence (RI) at Fete, USA
12/04/2015 – Maputo at Centro Cultural Franco Moçambicano, Mozambique
02/04/2016 Paris – Festival Au Fil des Voix (with Lura) at L’Alhambra, France
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