Nelson Cavaquinho
Acting
October 29, 1911 — February 18, 1986Rio 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
2022Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho
Self (archive footage)
2019Memórias do Grupo Opinião
Self (archive footage)
2015Chico: Brazilian Artist
Self (archive footage)
1985Nelson de Copo e Alma
Self
1979Muito Prazer
Himself
1978Rio, Carnaval da Vida
Self
1977Noitada de Samba
1974Álbum de Música
Self
1973Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial
1969Nelson Cavaquinho
Self