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José Afonso

José Afonso

Born: 1929-08-02 • Aveiro, Portugal

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.

Filmography
No one Twice poster
No one Twice
1985 • Fisherman
O Meu Nome É... poster
O Meu Nome É...
1978 • Self (uncredited)
Torre Bela poster
Torre Bela
1977 • Self - Singer