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Nelson Cavaquinho

Oct 29, 1911 - Feb 18, 1986 (74 years old) in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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.

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Memórias do Grupo Opinião
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Chico: Brazilian Artist
Self (archive footage)
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Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial
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Muito Prazer
Himself
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Nelson Cavaquinho
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Álbum de Música
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Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho
Self (archive footage)
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O Casal
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Nelson de Copo e Alma
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Rio, Carnaval da Vida
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