Known For
Acting
Born
Oct 29, 1911
Died
Feb 18, 1986
Place of Birth
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Credits
13 titles
Nelson Cavaquinho
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 (archive footage)
Memórias do Grupo Opinião
Self (archive footage)
Two Sisters Who Are Not Sisters
Music
Chico: Brazilian Artist
Self (archive footage)
Nelson de Copo e Alma
Self
Muito Prazer
Himself
Rio, Carnaval da Vida
Self
Noitada de Samba
O Casal
Álbum de Música
Self
Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial
Nelson Cavaquinho
Self
The Deceased
Songs