José Afonso
Born: 1929-08-02
Birthplace: Aveiro, Portugal
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.
Known For
The Portuguese
A Shot in the Dark
No one Twice
The Guns and the People
… Pela Razão Que Têm!
Ermera Roses
Bárbara
Torre Bela
Boavista - Ein Dorf erwacht
O Meu Nome É...
Top Movie Credits
The Portuguese
Music
A Shot in the Dark
Music
No one Twice
Fisherman
The Guns and the People
Music
… Pela Razão Que Têm!
Music
Ermera Roses
Music
Bárbara
Music
Torre Bela
Self - Singer
Boavista - Ein Dorf erwacht
Original Music Composer
O Meu Nome É...
Self (uncredited)