- Born
- August 2, 1929
- Died
- February 23, 1987 (aged 57)
- Place of birth
- Aveiro, Portugal
- Also known as
- Zeca 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.