Elba Ramalho (born August 17, 1951, in Conceição, Paraíba) is a Brazilian songwriter, performer, poet and actress. She is sometimes called "The Queen of Forró".
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Elba Ramalho | |
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![]() Ramalho in November 2013. | |
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Born | (1951-08-17) August 17, 1951 (age 71) |
Origin | Conceição, Paraíba, Brazil |
Genres | MPB, salsa, forró |
Occupation(s) | solo singer-songwriter, musical artist, performer, writer |
In addition to her successful solo career, Elba has collaborated with a number of well-established Brazilian acts, including Alceu Valença[1][2] and her first cousin Zé Ramalho.
In 2019, her album O Ouro do Pó da Estrada was nominated for the Latin Grammy Award for Best Portuguese Language Roots Album.[3] On 2021, she received another nomination for the same category, this time for the album Eu e Vocês.[4]
Year | Album | Record company | Format | Sales in Brazil | Certifications |
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1979 | Ave de Prata | Epic/CBS | LP | 70,000 | — |
1980 | Capim do Vale | Epic/CBS | LP | 80,000 | — |
1981 | Elba | CBS | LP | 90,000 | — |
1982 | Alegria | Ariola | LP | 300,000 | Platinum |
1983 | Coração brasileiro | Ariola | LP | 400,000 | Platinum |
1984 | Fogo na mistura | Ariola | LP | 250,000 | Platinum |
1985 | Do Jeito que A Gente Gosta | Ariola | LP | 300,000 | Platinum |
1986 | Remexer | Ariola | LP | 200,000 | Gold |
1987 | Elba | Ariola | LP | 250,000 | Platinum |
1988 | Fruto | Ariola | LP | 150,000 | Gold |
1989 | Popular Brasileira | Ariola | LP | 150,000 | Gold |
1990 | Ao Vivo | Ariola | LP | 250,000 | Platinum |
1991 | Felicidade Urgente | Ariola | LP | 120,000 | Gold |
1992 | Encanto | Ariola | LP | 130,000 | Gold |
1993 | Devora-me | Ariola | LP | 140,000 | Gold |
1995 | Paisagem | BMG | CD | 250,000 | Platinum |
1996 | Leão do Norte | BMG | CD | 400,000 | Platinum |
1996 | Grande Encontro | BMG | CD | 1,200,000 | Diamond |
1997 | Baioque | BMG | CD | 120,000 | Gold |
1997 | Grande Encontro 2 | BMG | CD | 750,000 | 3× Platinum |
1998 | Flor da Paraíba | BMG | CD | 100,000 | Gold |
1999 | Solar | BMG | CD | 150,000 | Gold |
2000 | O Grande Encontro 3 | BMG | CD | 250,000 | Platinum |
2001 | Cirandeira | BMG | CD | 100,000 | Gold |
2002 | Elba Canta Luiz | BMG | CD | 100,000 | Gold |
2003 | Elba Ao Vivo | BMG | CD | 100,000 | Gold |
2005 | Elba e Dominguinhos Ao Vivo | BMG | CD | 50,000 | Gold |
2007 | Qual o Assunto Que Mais Lhe Interessa? | Ramax | CD | 40,000 | — |
2009 | Balaio de Amor | Biscoito Fino | CD | 40,000 | — |
2010 | Marco Zero Ao Vivo | Biscoito Fino | CD, DVD | 7,000 | — |
2013 | Vambora lá Dançar | Saladesom Records | CD | 10,000 | — |
2013 | Cordas, Gonzaga e Afins | Coqueiro Verde | CD, DVD | 3,500 | — |
2015 | Do Meu Olhar pra Fora | Coqueiro Verde | CD | 3,500 | — |
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