How old was José Afonso?

José Afonso died on February 23, 1987 at the age of 57.

When is José Afonso's birthday?

José Afonso was born on August 2, 1929.

Where was José Afonso born?

José Afonso was born in Aveiro.

What is José Afonso's zodiac sign?

José Afonso's zodiac sign is Leo.

What is José Afonso's nationality?

José Afonso is a citizen of Portugal.

What does José Afonso do?

José Afonso is known as singer-songwriter, poet, composer, singer.

Who has José Afonso been married to?

According to Wikidata, José Afonso's spouse is or was Maria Amália de Oliveira.

How many children did José Afonso have?

Wikidata lists 1 child of José Afonso.

José Afonso

Portuguese singer-songwriter (1929–1987)

Died aged 57LeoPortugal

Biography

José Manuel Cerqueira Afonso dos Santos (2 August 1929 – 23 February 1987), known professionally as José Afonso and also popularly known as Zeca Afonso, was a Portuguese singer-songwriter. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of Portugal's folk and protest music scene. His music played a significant role in the resistance against the dictatorial Estado Novo regime, making him an icon in Portugal.

Afonso's song "Grândola, Vila Morena" was used as a radio-broadcast signal by the Armed Forces Movement during their military coup operation in the morning of 25 April 1974, which led to the Carnation Revolution and the transition to democracy in Portugal. Subsequently, Afonso's music, along with "Grândola, Vila Morena," became emblematic of the revolution, anti-fascism, the Portuguese labor movement, and the political left.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Read the full article

Career highlights

Career & roles

Member of the Municipal Assembly of Setúbal

Notable works

Grândola, Vila Morena
Cantigas do Maio

Genres

traditional folk music
protest song

Instruments

voice

Family

Spouse(s): Maria Amália de Oliveira
Children: Helena Afonso
Parents: José Nepomuceno Afonso dos SantosMaria das Dores Dantas Cerqueira
Siblings: João Afonso dos SantosMaria Cerqueira Afonso dos Santos

Quick answers about José Afonso

How old was José Afonso?: José Afonso died on February 23, 1987 at the age of 57.
When is José Afonso's birthday?: José Afonso was born on August 2, 1929.
Where was José Afonso born?: José Afonso was born in Aveiro.
What is José Afonso's zodiac sign?: José Afonso's zodiac sign is Leo.
What is José Afonso's nationality?: José Afonso is a citizen of Portugal.
What does José Afonso do?: José Afonso is known as singer-songwriter, poet, composer, singer.
Who has José Afonso been married to?: According to Wikidata, José Afonso's spouse is or was Maria Amália de Oliveira.
How many children did José Afonso have?: Wikidata lists 1 child of José Afonso.