Elida Almeida - Ora Doci Ora Margos (2015)

Cape Verdean singer Elida Almeida overcame the traumas of a troubled childhood to produce this album, overflowing with the folk melodies and rhythms of the Island of Santiago.

''Ora Doci Ora Margos'' reflects the hopes and dreams of young Cape Verdeans eager to escape their isolation and embrace the world.

Almeida's captivates us with her enchanting voice and the sincerity of her message.

Winner of Radio France International's Prix Découvertes in 2015, Elida Almeida is a fresh new Cape Verdean voice on the world music scene. Born on the island of Santiago and raised on Maio, she developed her vocal techniques with simple church singing while she helped her mother sell fruits and vegetables at local markets. A determined woman and committed champion of the right to education, Almeida left the rural world to write her love and protest songs. Blending Cape Verdean beats with warm vocals and a fiery joie de vivre, Almeida has become a celebrated presence at world music venues across Europe, Africa, and North America.

Tracklist:
01. Elida Almeida - Lebam Ku Bo (4:00)
02. Elida Almeida - Nta Konsigui (4:42)
03. Elida Almeida - Storia Ki Nkontadu (3:29)
04. Elida Almeida - Nhu Santiagu (4:12)
05. Elida Almeida - Di Mi Ku Bo (3:16)
06. Elida Almeida - Mar Sagrado (4:23)
07. Elida Almeida - Djam Nkrel Pa Mi (3:14)
08. Elida Almeida - Txiku Branku (3:28)
09. Elida Almeida - Tomam El (4:18)
10. Elida Almeida - Joana (3:36)
11. Elida Almeida - Txuputin (3:24)
12. Elida Almeida - Nha Fidju Spera (3:43)
13. Elida Almeida - Nha Violão (2:52)