1911-10-29 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.
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Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho | Self (archive footage) | 2022-10-06 |
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Memórias do Grupo Opinião | Self (archive footage) | 2019-05-15 |
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Chico: Artista Brasileiro | Self (archive footage) | 2015-11-26 |
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Nelson de Copo e Alma | Self | 1985-05-10 |
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Muito Prazer | Himself | 1979-09-25 |
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Rio, Carnaval da Vida | Self | 1978-03-01 |
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O Casal | 1975-05-22 | |
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Álbum de Música | Self | 1974-01-01 |
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Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial | 1973-05-05 | |
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Nelson Cavaquinho | Self | 1969-01-01 |