Candida Rose Baptista is a multi-hyphenate in the areas of musical, cultural, & spiritual enrichment, boasting credentials as a songwriter, vocalist, author, educator, entrepreneur, mother/grandmother/great-grandmother, and community leader. A proud KabuVerdiana hailing from New Bedford, Massachusetts, Candida educates about the transnational musical legacy of Cabo Verdean Americans and performs jazz-infused takes on her musical heritage. Through her business, Golden Rose Music LLC, Candida Rose amplifies beautiful musical sounds, positive spirituality, and important cultural conversations.