Hermelinda Lopes

Origin

Mossoró, RN

Also known as

Hermelinda

Years Active

1950s–2023

Genres

forró, música popular brasileira

Instruments

vocals

Biography

Hermelinda Lopes, born on October 31, 1945, in Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, was a celebrated Brazilian singer and songwriter, renowned for her contributions to forró music. She began her musical journey in the late 1950s, forming the popular group Trio Mossoró with her siblings Carlos André and João Mossoró. The trio's distinctive sound, featuring the triangle, zabumba, and accordion, captivated audiences across Brazil and became a fixture on radio and television programs.

Throughout her career, Hermelinda's music was recorded by prominent artists such as Dominguinhos, Os 3 do Nordeste, Trio Nordestino, Bastinho Calixto, and Elba Ramalho, attesting to her songwriting prowess. She also had a successful solo career, releasing several forró albums, including "Forró Verdadeiro" (1986), "Vem me ver" (1989), and "Meu Jeitinho de Amar." Her work was instrumental in popularizing the forró tradition from her hometown of Mossoró throughout the country.

Hermelinda Lopes passed away on April 1, 2023, at the age of 77, leaving behind an invaluable legacy in Brazilian music. She was honored in 2018 by the Mossoró Cidade Junina event for her significant contributions to the city's cultural heritage. Her voice and compositions continue to resonate, preserving the rich tradition of Northeastern Brazilian music for future generations.

Discography

• Forró Verdadeiro (1986)
• Meu Jeitinho de Amar (1987)
• Vou Bulir com Tú (1988)
• Vem Me Ver (1989)
• ERMELINDA - 2017 (2023)