José Afonso
Birth date
August 2, 1929
Death date
February 23, 1987
Place of birth
Aveiro, Portugal
Profession
Sound
Age
57 years
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.
Also known as
Zeca Afonso
