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Nelson Cavaquinho

Nelson Cavaquinho

Birthday: 1911-10-29 | Place of Birth: Rio 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.

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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