Nelson Cavaquinho
Actor, Compositor
29 de octubre de 1911 — 18 de febrero de 1986 (74 años)
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
| 2022 | Andança - Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2018 | Memórias do Grupo Opinião · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 2015 | Chico: Artista Brasileiro · as Self (archive Footage) |
| 1979 | Muito Prazer · as Himself |
| 1974 | Álbum de Música · as Self |
| 1969 | Nelson Cavaquinho · as Self |
| 1975 |
| 1975 | O Casal · as Original Music Composer |
| 1965 | The Deceased · as Songs |