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Lido Pimienta's new album feels like 'sitting in a rainforest listening to an orchestra'

Content creator Gloria Malone discusses the beauty of the Polaris Prize winner's latest album, La Belleza.

Content creator Gloria Malone discusses the beauty of the Polaris Music Prize winner's latest work

Lido Pimienta with lots of bows in her multi-coloured pastel hair, singing.
Lido Pimienta performing at the 2021 Grammys. (Rich Fury/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Polaris Music Prize winner Lido Pimienta brings classical music to her newest album, La Belleza. The Colombian Canadian singer, songwriter and musician impresses audiences with her unique sound and constant experimentation. 

Today on Commotion, content creator and Lido fan Gloria Malone tells host Elamin Abdelmahmoud why La Belleza makes her feel like she's "sitting in a rainforest listening to an orchestra," as well as her favourite songs and themes running through this new release. 

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You can listen to the full discussion from today's show on CBC Listen or on our podcast, Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, available wherever you get your podcasts.


Interview with Gloria Malone produced by Ty Callender.