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José Afonso
Sound
02 Aug 1929
† 23 Feb 1987
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.
Also Known As
Zeca Afonso
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