Nelson Cavaquinho
Born: 1911-10-29 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Died: 1986-02-18
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2022
- Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho as Self (archive footage)
2019
- Memórias do Grupo Opinião as Self (archive footage)
- Two Sisters Who Are Not Sisters ... (Music)
2015
- Chico: Brazilian Artist as Self (archive footage)
1985
- Nelson de Copo e Alma as Self
1979
- Muito Prazer as Himself
1978
- Rio, Carnaval da Vida as Self
1975
1974
- Álbum de Música as Self
1969
- Nelson Cavaquinho as Self
1965
- The Deceased ... (Songs)