Jamelão
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Birth name | José Bispo Clementino dos Santos |
Also known as | Jamelão |
Born | (1913-05-12)May 12, 1913 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Died | June 14, 2008(2008-06-14) (aged 95) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Genres | Samba |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instruments | Singer |
Years active | 1930–2008 |
Musical artist
José Bispo Clementino dos Santos (May 12, 1913 – June 14, 2008) was a Brazilian samba singer known as Jamelão (Portuguese pronunciation: [ʒameˈlɐ̃w]). He began in music as a tamborim player, but later became known as the official singer at samba school Mangueira's carnaval parades, performing in every Carnaval from 1949 to 2006. He also toured Europe as a solo performer.[1]
He's considered[who?] to be the best singer of Lupicinio Rodrigues songs. He recorded in 1972 the album .
He died on June 14, 2008, of multiple organ failure.[2][3]
References[]
- ^ AllMusic
- ^ Terra.com.br (Portuguese)
- ^ "Jamelao: one of Brazil's best-loved singers of samba". Times, The (London). July 25, 2008. Retrieved July 27, 2008.
External links[]
- "Papo de Samba" (Brazilian site)
- Jamelão (I) at IMDb
- Jamelão (II) at IMDb
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