Nelson Cavaquinho
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.
Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho
as uncreditedA documentary on the career of Beth Carvalho, the Brazilian singer who became a well known samba...
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Memórias do Grupo Opinião
as Self (archive footage)Follows the story of Opinião, a theatre group created in 1964 during the early Brazilian...
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Muito Prazer
as HimselfTwo contrasting social groups get in touch: three architects and three street urchins, all...
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Nelson Cavaquinho
as SelfA short film of lovely poetic, observational elements and interviews with the famed samba...
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Álbum de Música
as SelfPortrait of various figures in Brazilian pop music.
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Nelson de Copo e Alma
as SelfNelson Cavaquinho as seen by Ruy Solberg.
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Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial
as uncreditedRenowned Brazilian samba singer-songwriter Nelson Cavaquinho performing at TV Cultura in 1973.
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