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.

Known For

Álbum de Música
Álbum de Música
Nelson de Copo e Alma
Nelson de Copo e Alma
Nelson Cavaquinho
Nelson Cavaquinho
Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial
Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial
Rio, Carnaval da Vida
Rio, Carnaval da Vida

Filmography

2022 Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho
as Self (archive footage)
2019 Memórias do Grupo Opinião
as Self (archive footage)
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 O Casal
as
1974 Álbum de Música
as Self
1973 Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial
as
1969 Nelson Cavaquinho
as Self