Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
October 29, 1911
Died
February 18, 1986 (age 74)
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.
Known For
Film
O Casal
1975
Film
Rio, Carnaval da Vida
Self
1978
Film
Chico: Brazilian Artist
Self (archive footage)
2015
Film
Muito Prazer
Himself
1979
Film
Álbum de Música
Self
1974
Film
Memórias do Grupo Opinião
Self (archive footage)
2019
Film
Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho
Self (archive footage)
2022
Film
Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial
1973
Film
Nelson Cavaquinho
Self
1969
Film
Noitada de Samba
1977
Film
Nelson de Copo e Alma
Self
1985
Filmography
2022FilmAndança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalhoas Self (archive footage)2019FilmMemórias do Grupo Opiniãoas Self (archive footage)2015FilmChico: Brazilian Artistas Self (archive footage)1985FilmNelson de Copo e Almaas Self1979FilmMuito Prazeras Himself1978FilmRio, Carnaval da Vidaas Self1977FilmNoitada de Samba1975FilmO Casal1974FilmÁlbum de Músicaas Self1973FilmNelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial1969FilmNelson Cavaquinhoas Self