Nelson Cavaquinho
Birthday: 1911-10-29 | Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilNelson 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.
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Known For
Acting
Year
Title
Role
1978
Rio, Carnaval da Vida
as Self
1974
Álbum de Música
as Self
1969
Nelson Cavaquinho
as Self
