Elba Ramalho
Elba Ramalho (born August 17, 1951) is a Brazilian singer and songwriter. She is sometimes called "The Queen of Forró".
Elba Ramalho | |
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Ramalho in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | August 17, 1951 Conceição, Paraíba, Brazil |
| Genres | MPB, salsa, forró |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, actress |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
In addition to her successful solo career, Elba has collaborated with a number of well-established Brazilian acts, including Alceu Valença 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. On 2021, she received another nomination for the same category, this time for the album Eu e Vocês.
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