Known For
Acting
Birthday
October 29, 1911
Place of Birth
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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 - Movies
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O Casal
Chico: Brazilian Artist
as Self (archive footage)
Memórias do Grupo Opinião
as Self (archive footage)
Muito Prazer
as Himself
Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho
as Self (archive footage)
Nelson Cavaquinho
as Self
Nelson de Copo e Alma
as Self
Álbum de Música
as Self
Rio, Carnaval da Vida
as Self
