Nelson Cavaquinho
Known for Acting
Details
Birthday: October 29, 1911
Deathday: February 18, 1986
Place of birth: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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.
Actor
1979
1977
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1974
1969