Nelson Cavaquinho
Known For
Acting
Born
1911-10-29 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Died
1986-02-18
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.
Most Known For
O Casal
Álbum de Música
as Self
Chico: Brazilian Artist
as Self (archive footage)
Memórias do Grupo Opinião
as Self (archive footage)
Nelson Cavaquinho
as Self
Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho
as Self (archive footage)
Muito Prazer
as Himself
Nelson de Copo e Alma
as Self
Rio, Carnaval da Vida
as Self
