NPR Music's 'El Tiny' celebrated Latinidad from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 with a Tiny Desk performance by Lido Pimienta, known for her intentional and symbolically rich shows. The Colombian-Canadian musician gained fame with her 2016 album La Papessa, winning the 2017 Polaris Music Prize. Pimienta's music blends traditional Colombian styles with contemporary influences like synthpop. In addition to her music career, she's a visual artist and curator exploring themes of gender, race, and identity.

At a 2017 festival, Pimienta's request for women of color to move to the front sparked controversy, highlighting her advocacy for inclusivity. Recently, she released her fourth studio album, La Belleza, a diverse orchestral piece. Pimienta also created a variety show, Lido TV, delving into themes like feminism and colonialism. Her work reflects on Colombian heritage and pride, with a vivid celebration and critique found in her album Miss Colombia, inspired by a pageant incident.

Pimienta's style, which incorporates elements ranging from Gregorian chants to dembow rhythms, showcases her eclectic approach to music. Identified as queer and of mixed Afro-Colombian and Wayuu ancestry, she is a single parent with connections to artists such as Nelly Furtado and Li Saumet from Bomba Estéreo.