Nelson Cavaquinho
Profile info
Known forActing
GenderMale
Birthday29 October 1911
Died18 February 1986 (age 74)
Place of birthRio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Known credits13
Biography
Nelson Antônio da Silva (October 29, 1911 – February 18, 1986), better known by the stage name Nelson Cavaquinho, was one of the most important singer/composers of samba. He is usually seen as a representative of the tragic aspects of samba thematics, with many songs about death and hopelessness. He was a prominent figure of samba school Estação Primeira de Mangueira.
Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho
2022 · Self (archive footage)
Memórias do Grupo Opinião
2019 · Self (archive footage)
Two Sisters Who Are Not Sisters
2019 · Music
Chico: Brazilian Artist
2015 · Self (archive footage)
Nelson de Copo e Alma
1985 · Self
Muito Prazer
1979 · Himself
Rio, Carnaval da Vida
1978 · Self
Noitada de Samba
1977
O Casal
1975
O Casal
1975 · Original Music Composer
Álbum de Música
1974 · Self
Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial
1973
Nelson Cavaquinho
1969 · Self
The Deceased
1965 · Songs
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