Elba Ramalho is a Brazilian singer, songwriter and actress, born on 17 August 1951 in Conceição, Paraíba. She blends MPB with forró and other northeastern Brazilian rhythms, earning her the nickname 'Queen of Forró'. With nineteen Brazilian Music Awards, two Latin Grammys and over ten million records sold, she ranks among the most decorated voices in Brazilian popular music.
Elba Ramalho performed at the Goiás Gastronomia festival in Goiânia on May 8, 2026.
Elba Ramalho was announced as one of the headliners in the cultural agenda of Americana for 2026.
Elba Ramalho released the single 'Escapulário' in 2026.
Elba Ramalho was honored as a guest of honor at the Recife carnival 2025 and gave fourteen performances in ten days, including a show of 'O Grande Encontro' with Alceu Valença and Geraldo Azevedo.
Elba Ramalho released the studio album 'Isso Quer Dizer Amor' on May 24, 2024, featuring forró and MPB songs and the opening theme of the telenovela 'No Rancho Fundo'.
