José Afonso
Date of Birth:
Aug 02, 1929
Place of Birth:
Aveiro, Portugal
Date of Birth:
Aug 02, 1929
Place of Birth:
Aveiro, Portugal
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.