José Afonso

Sound•Born August 2, 1929•Died February 23, 1987 (age 57)•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.