Nelson Antônio da Silva, better known by the stage name Nelson Cavaquinho, was one of the most important singers/composers of samba. He is usually seen as a representative of the tragic aspects of samba thematics, with many songs about death and hopelessness.
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Nelson Antônio da Silva, better known by the stage name Nelson Cavaquinho, was one of the most important singers/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.
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BrazilCategory
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
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Lived 1911 to 1986 · aged 74
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