Nelson Cavaquinho
Actor
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
Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho
as Self (archive footage) 2022
Nelson Cavaquinho
as Self 1969
Muito Prazer
as Himself 1979
Álbum de Música
as Self 1974
Nelson de Copo e Alma
as Self 1985
Memórias do Grupo Opinião
as Self (archive footage) 2019
Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial
1973
O Casal
1975