About

Known credits:
11
Birthday:
1911-10-29
Place of birth:
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Nelson Cavaquinho

Overview

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

Acting
2022 Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho Actor 59
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2019 Memórias do Grupo Opinião Actor Self (archive footage) N/A
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1985 Nelson de Copo e Alma Actor Self N/A
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1979 Muito Prazer Actor Himself 59
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1975 O Casal Actor N/A
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1974 Álbum de Música Actor Self N/A
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1973 Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial Actor N/A
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1969 Nelson Cavaquinho Actor Self 59
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Sound
2019 Two Sisters Who Are Not Sisters Sound Music N/A
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1975 O Casal Sound Original Music Composer N/A
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1965 The Deceased Sound Songs 59
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