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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Jamelão |
| Born | José Bispo Clementino dos Santos May 12, 1913 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Died | June 14, 2008 (aged 95) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Genre | Samba |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument | Singer |
| Years active | 1930–2008 |
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 carnival parades, performing in every Carnival from 1949 to 2006. He also toured Europe as a solo performer.
He's considered[who?] 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.
