Nelson Cavaquinho
Acting
October 29, 1911
Died February 18, 1986 (74 years old)
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Acting Credits
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
2022
as Self (archive footage)
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Memórias do Grupo Opinião
2019
as Self (archive footage)
Chico: Brazilian Artist
2015
as Self (archive footage)
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Nelson de Copo e Alma
1985
as Self
Muito Prazer
1979
as Himself
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Rio, Carnaval da Vida
1978
as Self
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Noitada de Samba
1977
O Casal
1975
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Álbum de Música
1974
as Self
Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial
1973
Nelson Cavaquinho
1969
as Self
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