Lido Pimienta facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lido Pimienta
Pimienta in 2018
Background information
Birth name	Lido Maria Pimienta Paz
Born	1986 (age 38–39) Barranquilla, Colombia
Origin	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres	Synthpop Latin-American music art pop cumbia bullerengue
Occupation(s)	Musician singer songwriter
Years active	2010–present

Lido Pimienta (born in 1986) is a talented musician, singer, and songwriter. She is from Colombia and now lives in Canada. She became very well-known after her 2016 album, La Papessa, won a big award. This award was the 2017 Polaris Music Prize.

Her music mixes many different styles. She uses traditional sounds from Indigenous and Afro-Colombian music. These include styles like cumbia and bullerengue. She also blends these with modern electronic music and synthpop.

Early Life and Moving to Canada

Lido Pimienta was born in Barranquilla, Colombia. When she was young, she moved to Canada. She first lived in London, Ontario. Later, she settled in Toronto, where she lives today. Her father passed away when she was six years old.

Lido Pimienta's Music Career

First Albums and Awards

Pimienta released her first album, Color, in 2010. After this, she took time to study art criticism. She also learned more about making music.

In 2016, she released her second album, La Papessa. She produced this album herself. That same year, she worked with the group A Tribe Called Red. They made several songs together for their album We Are the Halluci Nation.

La Papessa was an experimental album. It won the 2017 Polaris Music Prize. This is Canada's top music award, chosen by a jury. A newspaper called The Globe and Mail said she was "the future of Canadian rock and roll". They also named her the "artist of the year".

Live Performances and Important Messages

Lido Pimienta often uses her concerts to share important messages. At a festival in 2017, she asked women of color to come to the front. She wanted to create a safe space for them. This led to some discussion, but the festival organizers supported her. They later apologized to Pimienta. They also promised to offer more training about fairness and respect.

Art and New Music

Besides music, Pimienta is also a visual artist. She creates art that explores big ideas. These ideas include gender, identity, and her Colombian heritage. Her art has been shown in galleries.

In 2020, she released her album Miss Colombia. The title was inspired by a moment from the Miss Universe 2015 pageant. This event made her think deeply about her Colombian roots. The album celebrates and also questions her heritage.

Lido TV Show

Pimienta also created a TV show called Lido TV. The show first appeared at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2022. It became available to watch online later that month. Lido TV is a variety show. It explores topics like feminism, privilege, and beauty. The show includes interviews, comedy, and puppet performances. Pimienta hosts, writes, and produces it.

Latest Album Release

Lido Pimienta's fourth studio album is called La Belleza. It was released in May 2025. One reviewer described it as a "nine-track orchestral suite." It features many different musical styles. These include Gregorian chant, love songs with strings, and dembow rhythms.

Personal Connections

Lido Pimienta is a single parent. She is of mixed Afro-Colombian and Wayuu descent. She is good friends with Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado. She is also friends with Li Saumet. Li Saumet is the lead singer of the Colombian band Bomba Estéreo.

Discography

• Color (2010)
• La Papessa (2016)
• Miss Colombia (2020)
• La Belleza (2025)

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Lido Pimienta para niños