José Afonso

Born 2 August 1929 in Aveiro, Portugal

Died 23 February 1987 (aged 57)

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.