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Nelson Cavaquinho

Nelson Cavaquinho

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

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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.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Chico: Brazilian Artist (2015) — Self (archive footage)
  2. Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho (2022) — Self (archive footage)
  3. Nelson Cavaquinho (1969) — Self
  4. Muito Prazer (1979) — Himself
  5. O Casal (1975)
  6. Rio, Carnaval da Vida (1978) — Self
  7. Álbum de Música (1974) — Self
  8. Nelson de Copo e Alma (1985) — Self
  9. Memórias do Grupo Opinião (2019) — Self (archive footage)
  10. Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial (1973)
  11. Noitada de Samba (1977)