Nelson Cavaquinho
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 29, 1911, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Died
- February 18, 1986
- Movies
- 11
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.
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 2022 | Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho | Self (archive footage) |
| 2019 | Memórias do Grupo Opinião | Self (archive footage) |
| 2015 | Chico: Brazilian Artist | Self (archive footage) |
| 1985 | Nelson de Copo e Alma | Self |
| 1979 | Muito Prazer | Himself |
| 1978 | Rio, Carnaval da Vida | Self |
| 1977 | Noitada de Samba | |
| 1975 | O Casal | |
| 1974 | Álbum de Música | Self |
| 1973 | Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial | |
| 1969 | Nelson Cavaquinho | Self |
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