Nelson Cavaquinho
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 29, 1911
- Died
- February 18, 1986
- Birthplace
- Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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
as Self (archive footage)
Memórias do Grupo Opinião 2019
as Self (archive footage)
Two Sisters Who Are Not Sisters 2019
Music
Chico: Brazilian Artist 2015
as Self (archive footage)
Nelson de Copo e Alma 1985
as Self
Muito Prazer 1979
as Himself
Rio, Carnaval da Vida 1978
as Self
Noitada de Samba 1977
Actor
O Casal 1975
Actor, Original Music Composer
Álbum de Música 1974
as Self
Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial 1973
Actor
Nelson Cavaquinho 1969
as Self
The Deceased 1965
Songs
Credits from TMDB.