Nelson Ned facts for kids
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Nelson Ned
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Nelson Ned in 2008
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| Birth name | Nelson Ned d'Ávila Pinto |
| Born | 2 March 1947 Ubá, Minas Gerais, Brazil |
| Died | 5 January 2014 (aged 66) São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil |
| Years active | 1963–2008 |
Nelson Ned d'Ávila Pinto (born March 2, 1947 – died January 5, 2014) was a famous singer and songwriter from Brazil. He was known for his emotional and heartfelt songs. Nelson Ned became very popular in Brazil and Latin America starting in 1969. He also became well-known in countries like Portugal, France, and Spain.
In 1971, he released his first album in Spanish, called Canción Popular. He performed concerts in many places, including the United States, Latin America, Europe, and Africa. Nelson Ned was the first Latin artist to sell one million records in the U.S. This happened with his hit song "Happy Birthday My Darling" in 1974. Later in his life, after 1993, he chose to record only Christian songs. He sang these songs in Portuguese, Spanish, and some in English.
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Nelson Ned's Early Life and Family
Nelson Ned d'Ávila Pinto was born in 1947 in Ubá, a city in Brazil. He was the oldest of seven children in his family. Nelson was the only one of his siblings who had dwarfism. As an adult, he was about 111 centimeters (3 feet 8 inches) tall.
Nelson Ned was married two times. He had three children with his second wife, María Aparecida. All three of his children also had dwarfism. His son, Nelson Ned d'Ávila Jr., is a musician who lives in Mexico. His daughter, Monalisa Ned d'Ávila, became a doctor. His other daughter, Ana Verónica Ned Pinto, is a singer and acrobat.
The End of Nelson Ned's Life
Nelson Ned passed away at the age of 66. He died from pneumonia and a heart attack. This happened at a hospital in São Paulo, Brazil, on January 5, 2014.
Nelson Ned's Music and Albums
Nelson Ned released many albums throughout his career. His songs often spoke about love and feelings.
Christian Music
After 1993, Nelson Ned focused on making Christian music. He recorded many albums with religious songs.
Christian Albums in Portuguese
- O Poder da Fé Vol. 1
- O Poder da Fé Vol. 2 (1990)
- Jesus Está Vivo
- Glórias A Jesus
- Jesus Está Voltando
- Jesus Te Ama
- Jesus É Vida
- Jesus Ressuscitou
Christian Albums in Spanish
- Jesús Está Vivo (1993)
- Jesus Te Ama
- Jesucristo Es Vida
- Mi Testimonio
- Si las flores pudieran hablar
Videos and Books by Nelson Ned
Nelson Ned also released videos and wrote books. These often shared his music or his life story.
Videos
- Alabando al Rey (in Spanish)
- Un Hombre Nuevo – A New Man (in Spanish)
Books
- O Pequeno Gigante Da Cancao (The Little Giant of Song)
- El Pequeño Gigante De La Canción (The Little Giant of Song - Spanish version)
See also
In Spanish: Nelson Ned para niños
- List of best-selling Latin music artists
