José Afonso

Personal Info

Known For Sound

Gender Male

Birthday 1929-08-02

Deathday 1987-02-23 (57 years old)

Place of Birth Aveiro, Portugal

Also Known As Zeca Afonso

José Afonso

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.

Known For

Sound

2017
Ermera Roses

as Music

2015
2005
1980
Bárbara

as Music

1976
1975

Actor

1985
Ninguém Duas Vezes

as Fisherman

1978
O Meu Nome É...

as Self (uncredited)

1977
Torre Bela

as Self - Singer