Nelson Cavaquinho, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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singer/composer of samba
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Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
About Nelson Cavaquinho
- 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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