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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
October 29, 1911(74)
Day of Death
February 18, 1986
Place of Birth
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Nelson Cavaquinho
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.
Known For
Filmography
- 2022MovieAndança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalhoas Self (archive footage)
- 2019MovieMemórias do Grupo Opiniãoas Self (archive footage)
- 2015MovieChico: Brazilian Artistas Self (archive footage)
- 1985MovieNelson de Copo e Almaas Self
- 1979MovieMuito Prazeras Himself
- 1978MovieRio, Carnaval da Vidaas Self
- 1977MovieNoitada de Samba
- 1974MovieÁlbum de Músicaas Self
- 1973MovieNelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial
- 1969MovieNelson Cavaquinhoas Self