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Zeca Afonso
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José Afonso
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Birth name | José Manuel Cerqueira Afonso dos Santos |
Also known as | Zeca Afonso |
Born | 2 August 1929 |
Origin | Aveiro, Portugal |
Died | 23 February 1987 | (aged 57)
Genres | Folk |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
José Manuel Cerqueira Afonso dos Santos, known as José Afonso, Zeca Afonso or just Zeca (2 August 1929 – 23 February 1987) was a well known Portuguese folk and political musician. He became an icon in Portugal for his music criticizing the dictatorial regime of Oliveira Salazar.
Afonso died of ALS.
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In Spanish: José Afonso para niños
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