José Afonso
Known For: Sound
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: August 2, 1929
Day of Death: February 23, 1987 (58 years old)
Place of Birth: Aveiro, Portugal
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.
