Jamelão
Brazilian singer
Died when: 95 years 33 days (1141 months)Star Sign: Taurus
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 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.
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