Singer/composer Amelinha emerged in the '70s as one of the artists (such as Zé Ramalho, Alceu Valença, Elba Ramalho, Ednardo, Geraldo Azevedo, Fagner, Belchior, and others) who infused pop music into Northeastern folklore and reached national recognition. Amelinha had a gold record and, with another album, sold more than a million copies. Amelinha moved to São Paulo in 1970 and did backing vocals for her friend Fagner. In 1974, she was already performing professionally and making TV appearances. She was then invited to accompany Vinícius de Moraes and Toquinho in their 1975 to...