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Nelson Cavaquinho
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 us…
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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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2022
Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2019
Memórias do Grupo Opinião
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2019
Two Sisters Who Are Not Sisters
Movie Music
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2015
Chico: Brazilian Artist
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1985
Nelson de Copo e Alma
Movie Self
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1979
Muito Prazer
Movie Himself
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1978
Rio, Carnaval da Vida
Movie Self
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1977
Noitada de Samba
Movie
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1975
O Casal
Movie
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1974
Álbum de Música
Movie Self
- 1973
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1969
Nelson Cavaquinho
Movie Self
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1965
The Deceased
Movie Songs
