Birthday:
Oct 29, 1911
Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Nelson Cavaquinho
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
| Movie | Cast | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Álbum de Música | Self | 1974 |
| Nelson de Copo e Alma | Self | 1985 |
| Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho | 2022 | |
| Memórias do Grupo Opinião | Self (archive footage) | 2019 |
| Nelson Cavaquinho | Self | 1969 |
| Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial | 1973 | |
| Muito Prazer | Himself | 1979 |
| O Casal | 1975 | |
| Series | Cast | Year |
