Nelson Cavaquinho
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 29, 1911
- Died
- February 18, 1986 (aged 74)
- Birthplace
- Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
Memórias do Grupo Opinião
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
Chico: Brazilian Artist
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
Nelson de Copo e Alma
Movie · as Self
Muito Prazer
Movie · as Himself
Rio, Carnaval da Vida
Movie · as Self
Noitada de Samba
Movie
O Casal
Movie
Álbum de Música
Movie · as Self
Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial
Movie
Nelson Cavaquinho
Movie · as Self