Nelson Cavaquinho

Birthday: 10/29/1911
Deathday: 2/18/1986
Place of birth: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Fame for: Acting

Biography

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.