In an exciting new expansion for FirstWorks Summer Beats, the finale concert featuring Cape Verdean vocalist Elida Almeida will take place at Jenks Park in Central Falls on Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 3:00-6:00 p.m. This celebration of Cape Verdean musicians and heritage will also feature local hero, Chachi Carvalho, who will open this local/global, double-bill concert.

Elida Almeida: A Voice from Cape Verde to the World
Almeida first burst onto the scene in 2014 with over 2.7 million views on YouTube, seducing fans with her warm, suave voice, capable of exulting with power. Since then, she has carried the musical heart of Cape Verde to the world, bridging cultures with her soul-stirring storytelling and magnetic charm. She celebrates the cultural heritage of her home but also asserts her African identity, seasoning Cape Verdean rhythms such as batuque, funaná, coladera and tabanka with Latin energy.

Chachi Carvalho is a multi-talented performing artist, emcee, poet, songwriter, and front man for the International Players band. He is a first-generation Cape Verdean-American born and raised in Pawtucket, Rhode Island who comes from a long line of musicians and singers. Chachi is a dedicated father, youth advocate, teacher, football coach, writer and entrepreneur. He is the founder and co-owner of Beat Box Studio in Pawtucket, RI.

Performance Schedule:
Chachi Carvalho: 3:00-4:00 PM
Elida Almeida: 4:30-6:00 PM

Accessibility info:
• Jenks Park may be challenging for patrons using mobility aids. The main paved path is on a steep slope with grass lawn leading to picnic area
• We recommend bringing a blanket or folding chair
• Port-o-Potty Bathrooms Available (+ADA Port-o-potty)
• Earplugs Available
• For questions about accessibility, contact Rainy Stanford-Cordaro

Visit our community group tables:
• Cape Verdean Museum: The story of Cape Verde is rich, vibrant, and deeply rooted in the voices of its people. There is no one more equipped to tell this story than those who have lived it, inherited it, and continue to shape it today. The Cape Verdean Museum celebrates this living heritage. @capeverdeanmuseumdotorg

• Progresso Latino’s Youth Mentorship & Entrepreneurship Group will be hosting a table featuring handcrafted goods, original artwork, and small business projects created by youth in our training program. Stop by to meet the young creators, learn about their work, and celebrate their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit!

• Arlindo “Katchupinha” Alves and Cabo Verdeans United Organization (CVU) are raising funds to bring joy and safe play space to the children of a very underserved community in Cape Verde. In this area, kids have few resources and limited access to safe spaces to simply be children, laugh and play. With your support, we can build a playground that will become a vibrant, positive space for kids to explore, learn, and connect with each other!

• New Urban Arts (NUA) is a free drop-in creative program for high school students in Providence with a studio on Westminster Street and a program at Central High School, NUA Knights. NUA’s student-led approach to learning enables young people to discover their power and develop agency.