Portrait of Nelson Cavaquinho

Nelson Cavaquinho

Bio: 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
Born: Sun, Oct 29 1911
Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Death: Tue, Feb 18 1986
Nelson Cavaquinho is 74 years old
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Poster of Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho
Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho
Nelson Cavaquinho would have been no older than
74 in Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho
Thu, Oct 06 2022
Poster of Memórias do Grupo Opinião
Memórias do Grupo Opinião
Nelson Cavaquinho would have been no older than
74 in Memórias do Grupo Opinião
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, May 15 2019
Poster of Nelson de Copo e Alma
Nelson de Copo e Alma
Nelson Cavaquinho was
73 in Nelson de Copo e Alma
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 10 1985
Poster of Muito Prazer
Muito Prazer
Nelson Cavaquinho was
67 in Muito Prazer
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Sep 25 1979
Poster of O Casal
O Casal
Nelson Cavaquinho was
63 in O Casal
Thu, May 22 1975
Poster of Álbum de Música
Álbum de Música
Nelson Cavaquinho was
62 in Álbum de Música
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial
Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial
Nelson Cavaquinho was
61 in Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial
Sat, May 05 1973
Poster of Nelson Cavaquinho
Nelson Cavaquinho
Nelson Cavaquinho was
57 in Nelson Cavaquinho
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 1969

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