Nelson Cavaquinho
Nelson Cavaquinho | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Nelson Antônio da Silva |
| Born | October 29, 1911 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Died | February 18, 1986 (aged 74) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Genres | Samba |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, composer |
| Instrument | Cavaquinho |
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.