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

Memórias do Grupo Opinião

Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho

Nelson Cavaquinho

Muito Prazer

Chico: Brazilian Artist

Álbum de Música

Nelson de Copo e Alma

Noitada de Samba

All Movies (11)

• Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho2022 · as Self (archive footage)
• Memórias do Grupo Opinião2019 · as Self (archive footage)
• Chico: Brazilian Artist2015 · as Self (archive footage)
• Nelson de Copo e Alma1985 · as Self
• Muito Prazer1979 · as Himself
• Rio, Carnaval da Vida1978 · as Self
• Noitada de Samba1977
• O Casal1975
• Álbum de Música1974 · as Self
• Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial1973
• Nelson Cavaquinho1969 · as Self