Elba Ramalho
Brazilian singer (born 1951) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Elba Ramalho (born August 17, 1951) is a Brazilian singer and songwriter. Nineteen-times Brazilian Music Awards winner,[1] she is sometimes called "The Queen of Forró".
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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[2][3] 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.[4] On 2021, she received another nomination for the same category, this time for the album Eu e Vocês.[5]
Discography
| 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
- Edu Falaschi – Vera Cruz (2021; vocals on "Rainha do Luar")
References
External links
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