Nelson Cavaquinho
Nelson Cavaquinho
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Nelson Cavaquinho

Actor 1911-10-29 Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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.

Known for

FILMOGRAPHY
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Chico: Brazilian Artist

Chico: Brazilian Artist

2015 · Self (archive footage)

Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho

Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho

2022 · Self (archive footage)

Nelson Cavaquinho

Nelson Cavaquinho

1969 · Self

Muito Prazer

Muito Prazer

1979 · Himself

O Casal

O Casal

1975 · Movie

Rio, Carnaval da Vida

Rio, Carnaval da Vida

1978 · Self

Nelson de Copo e Alma

Nelson de Copo e Alma

1985 · Self

Álbum de Música

Álbum de Música

1974 · Self

Memórias do Grupo Opinião

Memórias do Grupo Opinião

2019 · Self (archive footage)

Noitada de Samba

Noitada de Samba

1977 · Movie

Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial

Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial

1973 · Movie