Joelma
Joelma da Silva Mendes (June 22, 1974), simply referred to as Joelma, is a
Brazilian award-winning singer-songwriter known for being the frontwoman of the
hugely popular Brega pop band Banda Calypso. Along with fellow singer Ivete
Sangalo, she is the only Latin singer to ever obtain a fivefold diamond album
certification. Born in Almeirim in the state of Pará, she found solace in music
after a childhood full of hardships and tragedy. Like many other artists, Joelma
took her first steps as a performer at her local church choir and was soon
participating in regional talent shows. S...
