Nelson Cavaquinho
Known for Acting · 11 credits
- Born
- 1911-10-29
- Died
- 1986-02-18
- Place of birth
- Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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 (11)
O Casal
1975
Álbum de Música
1974
as Self
Noitada de Samba
1977
Chico: Brazilian Artist
2015
as Self (archive footage)
Nelson de Copo e Alma
1985
as Self
Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho
2022
as Self (archive footage)
Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial
1973
Memórias do Grupo Opinião
2019
as Self (archive footage)
Muito Prazer
1979
as Himself
Rio, Carnaval da Vida
1978
as Self
Nelson Cavaquinho
1969
as Self
About 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. With 11 credits spanning from 1969 to 2022, Nelson Cavaquinho has appeared in 11 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Nelson Cavaquinho Movies
- O Casal (1975)
- Álbum de Música (1974) — as Self
- Noitada de Samba (1977)
- Chico: Brazilian Artist (2015) — as Self (archive footage)
- Nelson de Copo e Alma (1985) — as Self
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