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 songs about death and hopelessness. He was a prominent figure of samba school Estação Primeira de Mangueira.
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29 October 1911 Rio de Janeiro City, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Died |
18 February 1986 (aged 74) Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Zodiac | Scorpio |
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