Nelson Cavaquinho
Composer and singer of samba / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nelson Cavaquinho (October 29, 1911 – February 18, 1986, birth name Nelson Antônio da Silva) was one of the most important singer/composers of samba.[1][2] 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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Nelson Cavaquinho | |
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Birth name | Nelson Antônio da Silva |
Born | (1911-10-29)October 29, 1911 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Died | February 18, 1986(1986-02-18) (aged 74) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Genres | Samba |
Occupation(s) | Singer, Composer |
Instrument(s) | Cavaquinho |
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