Nelson Cavaquinho
Birth date
October 29, 1911
Death date
February 18, 1986
Place of birth
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Profession
Acting
Age
74 years
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.
