Elba Ramalho

Elba Ramalho
Ramalho in 2015
Ramalho in 2015
Background information
Born (1951-08-17) August 17, 1951 (age 73)
Conceição, Paraíba, Brazil
GenresMPB, salsa, forró
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, actress
InstrumentsVocals, guitar

Elba Ramalho (born August 17, 1951) is a Brazilian singer and songwriter. She is sometimes called "The Queen of Forró".

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]

Discography

Ramalho performing in 2019
Year Album Record company Format Sales in Brazil Certifications
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 —

Guest performances

References

  1. ^ "Elba Ramalho, Alceu Valença e Geraldo Azevedo fazem 1ª live juntos neste domingo". F5 (in Brazilian Portuguese). July 4, 2020. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. ^ "Alceu Valença, Elba Ramalho e Geraldo Azevedo renovam repertório para primeira live do projeto 'O grande encontro'". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). June 30, 2020. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  3. ^ Cabo, Leila (November 14, 2019). "Latin Grammys 2019 Winners: Complete List". Billboard. MRC. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  4. ^ Hussey, Allison; Bloom, Madison (November 18, 2021). "Latin Grammy 2021 Winners: See the Full List Here". Pitchfork. Condé Nast. Retrieved December 30, 2021.
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