José Afonso

Sound

Personal Info

gender

Male

birthday

August 2, 1929

died

February 23, 1987

place of birth

Aveiro, Portugal

also known as

Zeca Afonso

total credits

3 movies

Biography

Zeca Afonso is among the most influential folk and political musicians in Portuguese history. He became an icon in Portugal due to the role of his music in the resistance against the dictatorial regime of Oliveira Salazar. He is still widely listened to, not only in Portugal, but also abroad.

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