Jamelão nickname(s):
Jamelão
Jamelão date of birth:
May 12, 1913
How old was Jamelão when died?
95
Where was Jamelão born?
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
When did Jamelão die?
June 14, 2008
Jamelão body shape:
Average
What color are Jamelão's eyes?
Black
What color is Jamelão's hair?
Black
What is Jamelão's ethnicity?
Black
What is Jamelão nationality?
Brazilian
What is Jamelão's occupation?
Singer, songwriter
What genre is Jamelão's work?
Samba
What instruments does Jamelão play?
Singer
Short Biography
José Bispo Clementino dos Santos (May 12, 1913 – June 14, 2008) was a Brazilian samba singer known as Jamelão . 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.