José Afonso

José Afonso (1929–1987) was a Portuguese singer-songwriter, poet and composer.

Also recorded as Jose Afonso; José Manuel Cerqueira Afonso dos Santos; Zeca; Zeca Afonso; Dr. José Afonso.

Overview

Recorded at birth as José Manuel Cerqueira Afonso dos Santos.

Also worked under the name José Afonso.

Born at Aveiro in 1929, died at Setúbal in 1987.

In detail

José Afonso studied at University of Coimbra. the recorded working language is Portuguese.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are traditional folk music and protest song.

Positions recorded include Member of the Municipal Assembly of Setúbal.

Works named in the authority record are Grândola, Vila Morena and Cantigas do Maio.

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“José Afonso”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q559269: José Afonso
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