José Afonso
Afonso Zeca was a Portuguese folk musician and singer-songwriter active from 1929 to 1987. Based in Portugal, he worked primarily within the contemporary folk and fado de coimbra traditions, establishing himself as a significant figure in Portuguese protest music. His career spanned nearly six decades, during which he contributed to the folk and singer-songwriter movements in Portugal. Zeca's work was rooted in traditional Portuguese folk forms while engaging with socially conscious themes characteristic of protest song, making him an important voice in the country's musical landscape.
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