| La Papessa | ||||
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| Released | 2016 | |||
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| Length | 37:32 | |||
| Label | Anti- | |||
| Producer | Lido Pimienta | |||
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La Papessa is the second album by Colombian-Canadian electronic musician Lido Pimienta, released in 2016. [1] It was named the winner of the 2017 Polaris Music Prize. [2]
Guest musicians on the album include Andrea Echeverri and Melody McKiver. [1]
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