Gilmelândia

Gilmelândia Palmeira dos Santos (born Salvador, Bahia, 20 September 1975) known as Gil or Gilmelândia, is a Brazilian singer, actress and TV presenter.[1] 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.[2]

Albums

References

  1. 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."
  2. 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 ..."


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