Personal Info
Known For
Sound
Born
August 2, 1929
Died
February 23, 1987 (age 57)
Place of Birth
Aveiro, Portugal
Also Known As
Zeca Afonso
José 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.
