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Gilmelândia
Gilmelândia in 2016
Born
Gilmelândia Palmeira dos Santos (1972-09-20) September 20, 1972 (age 52)
Gilmelândia Palmeira dos Santos (born Salvador, Bahia, 20 September 1975) known as Gil or Gilmelândia, is a Brazilian singer, actress and TV presenter. Her unusual first name, which is abbreviated on her CD covers to "Gil", was created by her parents in tribute to a friend of her mother's with an equally unusual name, Jumelânia.
"—" Denotes singles that did not enter the musical charts or were not released in the country.
References
Frommer's South America - Shawn Blore, Alexandra de Vries, Eliot Greenspan - 2006 Page 320 "Carnaval Salvador - One of the most popular blocos, Beijo (& 071/3336-6100) parades on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. The lead singer, Gil, is a popular Bahian artist."
Axé Music - Page 148 Ricardo Azevedo "Gilmelândia Palmeira dos Santos, a Gil, brinca até com seu batismo: “Meu nome é um parque de diversões”. Aconteceu em homenagem a uma amiga da mãe, de nome também curioso, Jumelânia. “Aí meus pais juntaram o nome dela ao do ..."
Desempenho de canções na Billboard Hot Regional - Salvador: