Nelson Cavaquinho
Actor
- Born
- October 29, 1911 · Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Died
- February 18, 1986 (age 74)
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
Chico: Brazilian Artist
November 26, 2015
Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho
October 6, 2022
Nelson Cavaquinho
January 1, 1969
Muito Prazer
September 25, 1979
O Casal
May 22, 1975
Rio, Carnaval da Vida
March 1, 1978
Álbum de Música
January 1, 1974
Nelson de Copo e Alma
May 10, 1985
Memórias do Grupo Opinião
May 15, 2019
Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial
May 5, 1973
Noitada de Samba
January 1, 1977
Acting11
- 2022Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho as Self (archive footage)
- 2019Memórias do Grupo Opinião as Self (archive footage)
- 2015Chico: Brazilian Artist as Self (archive footage)
- 1985Nelson de Copo e Alma as Self
- 1979Muito Prazer as Himself
- 1978Rio, Carnaval da Vida as Self
- 1977Noitada de Samba
- 1975O Casal
- 1974Álbum de Música as Self
- 1973Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial