Nelson Cavaquinho
Biography: 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.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: October 29, 1911
Deathday: February 18, 1986
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Álbum de Música
1974-01-01
Álbum de Música
Overview: Portrait of various figures in Brazilian pop music.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1974-01-01
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Nelson de Copo e Alma
1985-05-10
Nelson de Copo e Alma
Overview: Nelson Cavaquinho as seen by Ruy Solberg.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-05-10
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Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho
2022-10-06
Andança: Os Encontros e as Memórias de Beth Carvalho
Overview: A documentary on the career of Beth Carvalho, the Brazilian singer who became a well known samba legend from the 1970s onwards, edited together from hundreds of hours of footage and audio files kept (and partially recorded) by Carvalho herself during her lifetime.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2022-10-06
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Memórias do Grupo Opinião
2019-05-15
Memórias do Grupo Opinião
Overview: Follows the story of Opinião, a theatre group created in 1964 during the early Brazilian dictatorship period to oppose the government through artistic performances. Considered the first left-wing response to the dictatorship, the group gathered now famous Brazilian artists such as Nara Leão, Maria Bethânia, João do Vale and Millôr Fernandes.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 2019-05-15
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Nelson Cavaquinho
1969-01-01
Nelson Cavaquinho
Overview: A short film of lovely poetic, observational elements and interviews with the famed samba singer/songwriter Nelson Antônio da Silva, whose adopted last name ‘Cavaquinho’ refers to the small guitar-like instrument that he played and used to compose his songs.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1969-01-01
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Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial
1973-05-05
Nelson Cavaquinho: MPB Especial
Overview: Renowned Brazilian samba singer-songwriter Nelson Cavaquinho performing at TV Cultura in 1973.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1973-05-05
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Muito Prazer
1979-09-25
Muito Prazer
Overview: Two contrasting social groups get in touch: three architects and three street urchins, all struggling for survival.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1979-09-25
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O Casal
1975-05-22
O Casal
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: pt
Release Date: 1975-05-22
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