Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1911-10-29
Day of Death
1986-02-18
Place of Birth
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Nelson Cavaquinho
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 (11)
⭐ 8.4
Role:
Self (archive footage)
Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho
2022
⭐ 0
Role:
Self (archive footage)
Memórias do Grupo Opinião
2019
⭐ 7.8
Role:
Self (archive footage)
Chico: Brazilian Artist
2015
⭐ 0
Role:
Self
Nelson de Copo e Alma
1985
⭐ 8.0
Role:
Himself
Muito Prazer
1979
⭐ 9.0
Role:
Self
Rio, Carnaval da Vida
1978
⭐ 0
Role:
Unknown
Noitada de Samba
1977No Image
⭐ 9.0
Role:
Unknown
O Casal
1975
⭐ 0
Role:
Self
Álbum de Música
1974
⭐ 0
Role:
Unknown
Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial
1973
⭐ 8.8
Role:
Self