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BornOctober 29, 1911
DiedFebruary 18, 1986 (age 74)
Place of birthRio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Film credits11
Nelson Cavaquinho
DeceasedKnown for Acting
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.
Filmography
Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Memórias do Grupo Opinião
2019
as Self (archive footage)
Chico: Brazilian Artist
2015
as Self (archive footage)
Nelson de Copo e Alma
1985
as Self
Muito Prazer
1979
as Himself
Rio, Carnaval da Vida
1978
as Self
Noitada de Samba
1977
O Casal
1975
Álbum de Música
1974
as Self
Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial
1973
Nelson Cavaquinho
1969
as Self