José Afonso
Born
August 02, 1929 in Aveiro, Portugal
Died
February 23, 1987
Popularity
0.2958
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.