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Nelson Cavaquinho

Type Solo artistFamily SambaDebut 1940State Rio de JaneiroTier A · Giant

Sambas of rare melancholy and beauty: "A Flor e o Espinho", "Juízo Final".

About

Solo artist from Rio de Janeiro, on record since 1940. Listed in the Samba family, under Roots samba. Ranked among the catalogue's giants (tier A). Has 1 essential album in the catalogue list.

Essential albums

  1. 1973

    Nelson Cavaquinho

    One of the 100 greatest Brazilian albums (Rolling Stone Brasil, 2007).

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