Nelson Cavaquinho

Nelson Cavaquinho
Background information
Born
Nelson Antônio da Silva

(1911-10-29)October 29, 1911
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
DiedFebruary 18, 1986(1986-02-18) (aged 74)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
GenresSamba
OccupationsSinger, composer
InstrumentCavaquinho

Nelson Antônio da Silva (October 29, 1911 – February 18, 1986), better known by the stage name Nelson Cavaquinho, was one of the most important singers/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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