Lido TV is a Canadian web television variety show, which premiered on CBC Gem in 2022. Created by musician Lido Pimienta as a creative outlet after the COVID-19 pandemic halted her ability to tour in support of her 2020 album Miss Colombia, the series presents perspectives on various social issues through a blend of sketch comedy, puppetry and musical performances by Pimienta and special guests including Nelly Furtado, Shad, Kittie and The Halluci Nation.
The series premiered on September 23. In advance of its television debut, it screened in the Primetime program at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival.
References
- Debra Yeo, "Lido Pimienta talks about her new variety show (Hint: There are puppets!)". Toronto Star, September 11, 2022.
- Matthew Ismael Ruiz, "Lido Pimienta Announces New Variety Show Lido TV". Pitchfork, August 31, 2022.
- ^ Sydney Brasil, "See Shad, Kittie, Nelly Furtado and Bear Witness in the Trailer for Lido Pimienta's 'LIDO TV'". Exclaim!, August 31, 2022.
- Alex Hudson, "Lido Pimienta Shares Trailer for 'LIDO TV' Variety Show". Exclaim!, August 10, 2022.
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