Zeca Afonso, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Zeca Afonso

Portuguese poet, composer and singer

Date of Birth: 02-Aug-1929

Place of Birth: Aveiro, Centro region, Portugal

Date of Death: 23-Feb-1987

Profession: composer, poet, singer, singer-songwriter

Nationality: Portugal

Zodiac Sign: Leo

José Manuel Cerqueira Afonso dos Santos, known as José Afonso, Zeca Afonso (Portuguese pronunciation: ['z?k? a'fõsu]) or just Zeca (2 August 1929 – 23 February 1987) 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.