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