Elba Ramalho
Biography
Elba Ramalho (born 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.
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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Filmography
Novela em Sinfonia
2025
as Self
Plan B
2020
Alceu Valença - Na Embolada do Tempo
2019
as Self
A Imagem da Tolerância
2017
as Self
Tales of Trancoso
2016
Danado de Bom
2016
as Self
Rock in Rio 30 Anos
2015
as Self
Hello, Hello, Terezinha!
2009
as Self
O Rei da Munganga
2009
as Self
Um Barzinho, Um Violão: Novelas Anos 70
2008
as Self - interpreta Pombo Correio
The Man Who Bottled Clouds
2008
as Self
Luiz Gonzaga - Danado de Bom
2003
as Self - Singer
Elba Ramalho - Elba Ao Vivo
2003
as Self
- No poster
Viva São João!
2002
as Self
O Grande Encontro 3
2000
as Self - Singer
Recife de Dentro pra Fora
1997
as Singer / Narrator
Lambada
1990
as Singer
Malandro
1986
as Margot
Para Viver Um Grande Amor
1984
as Mãinha
Morte e Vida Severina
1981
as Severina
Prova de Fogo
1980
as Mãe Lourdes
República dos Assassinos
1979
as Mendiga
Trem Fantasma
1977
Morte e Vida Severina
1977