Nelson Cavaquinho
- Acting
- October 29, 1911 · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- February 18, 1986
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.
Known for
Filmography
- Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho · Self
- Memórias do Grupo Opinião · Self
- Two Sisters Who Are Not Sisters · Music
- Chico: Brazilian Artist · Self
- Nelson de Copo e Alma · Self
- Muito Prazer · Self
- Rio, Carnaval da Vida · Self
- Noitada de Samba
- O Casal · Music
- Álbum de Música · Self
- Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial
- Nelson Cavaquinho · Self
- The Deceased · Songs