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]

Gilmelândia
Gilmelândia in 2016
Born
Gilmelândia Palmeira dos Santos

(1972-09-20) September 20, 1972 (age 52)
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actress
  • Television host
Years active1998–present
SpouseAnderson Lima
Musical career
Genres
Labels
  • Independent
Websitewww.gilmelandia.com.br

Albums

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Title Details
pt:Me Beija
  • Released: 21 October 2001
  • Label: Universal
  • Format: CD, download digital
pt:Movimento (álbum de Gil)
  • Released: 9 December 2002
  • Label: Abril Music
  • Format: CD, download digital
pt:O Canto da Sereia (álbum)
  • Released: 10 January 2005
  • Label: EMI
  • Format: CD, download digital

Live albums

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Title Details
pt:Gilmelândia ao Vivo
  • Released: 4 February 2004
  • Label: Universal
  • Format: CD, download digital
pt:Vixe Mainha - Ao Vivo
  • Released: 13 October 2010
  • Label: Studio UPSe7e
  • Format: CD, download digital
Ao Vivo em Pernambuco
  • Released: 10 October 2015
  • Label: Independent
  • Format: CD, download digital
Title Details
Gil
  • Released: 28 January 2014
  • Label: Independent
  • Format: EP, download digital
Tambor de Gil
  • Released: 28 May 2015
  • Label: Independent
  • Format: EP, download digital

Compilations

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Title Details
pt:Simplesmente Gil
  • Released: 4 December 2001
  • Label: Universal
  • Format: CD

Singles

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List of singles, with positions in the selected charts
Singles Year Peak chart positions Album
BRA Brasil Salvador
[3]
"Maionese" 2001 1 Me Beija
"Levada da Breca" 2002 4
"Me Beija" 9
"Miau" 5 Movimento
"Balada Quente" 2003 18
"Vou Badalar (Final de Semana)" 37
"Você Não Me Ensinou a Te Esquecer" 14 Gilmelândia - Ao Vivo
"Malukete" 2004 7
"Chegou o Verão" 1 O Canto da Sereia
"Vem de Lá" 2005 37
"Dominado" 2008 36 Not added to any album
"Rua" 2009 59 Vixe Mainha - Ao Vivo
"Na Paz de Jah"
(com Vixe Mainha)
2010
"Saudade" Gil
"Burugudum" 2012 18
"Pompimpom"[4]
"Paz e Amor (It's Gonna Be Good)"[5]
(part. Ed City)
2015 Tambor de Gil
"Te Dou"[6]
"Meu Afro"[7] 2016
"—" Denotes singles that did not enter the musical charts or were not released in the country.

References

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  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 ..."
  3. ^ Desempenho de canções na Billboard Hot Regional - Salvador:
    • "Burugudum": "Ranking Crowley - Filtrar por "Salvador" (Parada fornecida de 20/05/2012 a 26/05/2012)". 20 October 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  4. ^ "A eterna rainha do bate lata está voltando com tudo ao cenário da música baiana". Axé Book. Retrieved 29 March 2017.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ "Paz e Amor (It's Gonna Be Good)". iTunes. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
  6. ^ "Gilmelândia lança novo trabalho, Tambor de Gil". UOL. Archived from the original on 30 March 2017. Retrieved 29 March 2017.
  7. ^ "O bafafá de Gilmelândia e um fiscal de trio no Carnaval que você perdeu". BK2. Archived from the original on 30 March 2017. Retrieved 29 March 2017.