Elba Ramalho

Elba Ramalho
Ramalho in November 2013.
Background information
Born	August 17, 1951
Origin	Conceição, Paraíba, Brazil
Genres	MPB, salsa, forró
Occupation(s)	solo singer-songwriter, musical artist, performer, writer

Elba Ramalho (born on August 17, 1951 in Conceição, Paraíba) is a Brazilian songwriter, performer, poet and actress. 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 and her first cousin Zé Ramalho.

Discography

• (1979) Ave de prata, Epic/CBS — LP
• (1980) Capim do vale, Epic/CBS — LP
• (1981) Elba, CBS — LP
• (1982) Alegria, Ariola — LP
• (1983) Coração brasileiro, Ariola — LP
• (1984) Fogo na mistura, Ariola LP
• (1985) Do jeito que a gente gosta, Ariola — LP
• (1986) Remexer, Ariola — LP
• (1987) Elba, Ariola — LP
• (1988) Fruto, Ariola — LP
• (1989) Popular brasileira, Ariola — LP
• (1990) Ao vivo, Ariola — LP
• (1991) Felicidade urgente, Ariola — LP
• (1992) Encanto, Ariola — LP
• (1993) Devora-me, Ariola — LP
• (1995) Paisagem, BMG — CD
• (1996) Leão do Norte, BMG — CD
• (1996) Grande encontro, BMG — CD
• (1997) Grande encontro 2, BMG — CD
• (1998) Flor da Paraíba, BMG — CD
• (1999) Solar, BMG —CD
• (2000) O grande encontro 3, BMG — CD
• (2001) Cirandeira, BMG — CD
• (2002) Elba canta Luiz, BMG — CD
• (2003) Elba ao vivo, BMG — CD
• (2005) Elba e Dominguinhos ao vivo, BMG — CD
• (2007) Qual o Assunto Que Mais Lhe Interessa?
• (2009) Balaio de Amor

References

External links

• Official Site (Portuguese)
• Elba Ramalho at the Internet Movie Database
• Dougan, John. Biography of Elba Ramalho at AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-04-20.
• Elba Ramalho biography at VH1