Elida Almeida
World Music Singer
Singer and songwriter known for her album Ora Doci Ora Margos (Sweet Times Bitter Times). Some of her hits include "Txica," "Mar Sagrado" and "Djam Nkrel Pa Mi."
She sang at church and presented at a radio show before making her first album.
She had considered becoming a judge or attorney before focusing on music.
Her father died when she was young. She had a child while going to school.
In 2016, she posted an Instagram photo that shows Harriet Tubman on a $20 bill.