Nelson Cavaquinho

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Acting

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

• Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho (2022)
• Memórias do Grupo Opinião (2019)
• Two Sisters Who Are Not Sisters (2019)
• Chico: Brazilian Artist (2015)
• Nelson de Copo e Alma (1985)
• Muito Prazer (1979)
• Rio, Carnaval da Vida (1978)
• Noitada de Samba (1977)
• O Casal (1975)
• Álbum de Música (1974)
• Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial (1973)
• Nelson Cavaquinho (1969)
• The Deceased (1965)