Nelson Cavaquinho
Known for ActingBorn 1911-10-29 — died 1986-02-18Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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
O Casal
1975
Chico: Brazilian Artist
2015 · as Self (archive footage)
Noitada de Samba
1977
Álbum de Música
1974 · as Self
Memórias do Grupo Opinião
2019 · as Self (archive footage)
Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho
2022 · as Self (archive footage)
Nelson de Copo e Alma
1985 · as Self
Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial
1973
Muito Prazer
1979 · as Himself
Rio, Carnaval da Vida
1978 · as Self
Nelson Cavaquinho
1969 · as Self