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José Afonso

Born: August 2, 1929
Died: February 23, 1987
From: Aveiro, Portugal

Also known as

Zeca Afonso

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.