Nelson Cavaquinho
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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.
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O Casal (1975)
Actor
Memórias do Grupo Opinião (2019)
as Self (archive footage)
Chico: Brazilian Artist (2015)
as Self (archive footage)
Nelson de Copo e Alma (1985)
as Self
Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho (2022)
as Self (archive footage)
Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial (1973)
Actor
Noitada de Samba (1977)
Actor
Álbum de Música (1974)
as Self
Rio, Carnaval da Vida (1978)
as Self
Muito Prazer (1979)
as Himself
Nelson Cavaquinho (1969)
as Self