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Elba Ramalho
Brazilian singer (born 1951) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Elba Ramalho (born August 17, 1951) is a Brazilian singer and songwriter. She is sometimes called "The Queen of Forró".
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Born | (1951-08-17) August 17, 1951 (age 72) Conceição, Paraíba, Brazil |
Genres | MPB, salsa, forró |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, actress |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
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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]