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

No one Twice Fisherman
Torre Bela Self - Singer
Boavista - Ein Dorf erwacht Original Music Composer
O Meu Nome É... Self (uncredited)