Jamelão
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]
This article is about Brazilian singer. For the eponymous plat and its fruit, see Jambul.
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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 |
He's considered to be the best singer of Lupicinio Rodrigues songs. He recorded in 1972 the album Jamelão Interpreta Lupicinio.
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.
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