Gabriela Jimeno Caldas (born 11 February 1990), professionally known as Ela Minus, is a Colombian singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer.

[2][3] Her stint as a drummer allowed Caldas to gain considerable recognition in the national independent music scene.

Jimeno left Colombia at the age of 19 for the United States to attend the Berklee College of Music in Boston.

She continued playing for bands during her studies,[2] and after graduating, she worked on building and designing synthesizers at Critter & Guitari in New York.

[5] Before she began her solo career under the name Ela Minus, Jimeno-Caldas was a prominent drummer for her own projects, playing for bands Balancer and Ratón Perez, and as a hired musician in studio and on tour.

[11][12][13] The Guardian described the album as "a record that shares messages of self-love and resilience that, embedded in her DIY approach, cut through with real resonance.

[29] Later in 2023, on April 15 and 22, she performed again on opening day in Coachella, Indio California along with other industry artists such as Bad Buddy and Harry Styles.