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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.
Nelson Cavaquinho was arguably the best samba composer ever, behind Cartola. He left 600 compositions that have been recorded by some of the greatest interpreters of Brazilian music, including Ciro Monteiro,…. Read Full Biography.
May 11, 2011 · The original liner notes (lovingly and thankfully reproduced in this reissue) by Sergio Cabral call him an “unconventional” singer, with a voice “full of cachaça, suffering, and bohemia.”
Nascido em 29 de outubro de 1911, Nelson Antônio da Silva foi um dos maiores sambistas do Brasil. Recebeu o apelido nas rodas de choro que frequentava na Gávea, bairro da zona sul.
Nelson Cavaquinho was born on October 28, 1910 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He was a composer, known for Woman on Top (2000), Crossing the Line (2012) and Linha de Passe (2008). He died on February 17, 1986 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- October 28, 1910
- February 17, 1986
Nelson Cavaquinho (October 29, 1911 – February 18, 1986, birth name Nelson Antônio da Silva) 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
Nelson Cavaquinho. Real Name: Nelson Antônio da Silva. Profile: Brazilian samba composer and singer (Rio de Janeiro, 1911 - 1986). Sites: Wikipedia. Variations: Viewing All | Nelson Cavaquinho.
