Nelson Cavaquinho
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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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O Casal (1975)
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Chico: Brazilian Artist (2015)
as Self (archive footage)
Memórias do Grupo Opinião (2019)
as Self (archive footage)
Muito Prazer (1979)
as Himself
Álbum de Música (1974)
as Self
Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho (2022)
as Self (archive footage)
Noitada de Samba (1977)
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Nelson de Copo e Alma (1985)
as Self
Rio, Carnaval da Vida (1978)
as Self
Nelson Cavaquinho (1969)
as Self
Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial (1973)
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