Nelson Cavaquinho

Born: Oct 29, 1911

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Died: Feb 18, 1986

Genre: World

Biography: Nelson Cavaquinho was arguably the best samba composer ever, behind Cartola. He left 600 compositions that have been recorded by some of the greatest interpreters of Brazilian music, including Ciro Monteiro, Elis Regina, Elizeth Cardoso, Chico Buarque, Guinga, Paulinho da Viola, João Bosco, Rafael Rabello, ...Read full biography

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Nelson Cavaquinho

Released: 2008

Label: Col

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Nelson Cavaquinho is one of the best samba do morro (samba of the hills) composers ever. In this excellent compilation of his original remastered recordings, he himself sings and plays, joined by highly ...Read full review

Flores Em Vida

Released: 1985

Label: Eldorado

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Nelson Cavaquinho is one of the true and best popular composers of the Carioca hills. In this studio album, he is paid tribute when still alive by such artists as Chico Buarque, Paulinho da Viola, Christina ...Read full review

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