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Nelson Cavaquinho

Nelson Cavaquinho

Acting · 0.4 popularity

Age

114

Movies

11

TV

0

Born
October 29, 1911 – February 18, 1986
From
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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.

Works

11 films

Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial

Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial

1973

O Casal

O Casal

19759.0

Noitada de Samba

Noitada de Samba

1977

Nelson de Copo e Alma

Nelson de Copo e Alma

1985

Chico: Brazilian Artist

Chico: Brazilian Artist

20157.8

Álbum de Música

Álbum de Música

1974

Memórias do Grupo Opinião

Memórias do Grupo Opinião

2019

Muito Prazer

Muito Prazer

19798.0

Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho

Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho

20228.1

Rio, Carnaval da Vida

Rio, Carnaval da Vida

19789.0

Nelson Cavaquinho

Nelson Cavaquinho

19698.8