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Zeca Afonso
A Portuguese idol who made one of the most important and representative songs of Portugal.
Important things about Zeca
Full Name
José Manuel Cerqueira Afonso dos Santos, he is also known by the family diminutive Zeca Afonso.
Dates
Born on August 2, 1929 and Died on February 23, 1987
Career
He lived in Mozambique between 1964 and 1967, accompanied by his two children and his partner, Zélia, and taught in Beira and Lourenço Marques. At this time, he began his political career, defending the ideals of independence, which earned him the attention of agents of the colonial government.
When he returned to Portugal
In 1967, he began to give explanations in order to survive. From that year onwards, he became a definitive symbol of democratic resistance. He maintained contacts with the League of Unity and Revolutionary Action and the Portuguese Communist Party, and although he remained independent of parties, he was arrested by the PIDE.
Musical Career
He continued to sing and took part in the 1st Encontro da Chanson Portugaise de Combat, in Paris, in 1969. He also recorded Cantares do Andarilho, receiving the Casa da Imprensa award for Best Album of the Year, and the award for Best Interpretation.
In 1971, he released Cantigas do Maio, which featured Grândola and Vila Morena, which he performed for the first time in a concert held on 10 May 1972 at the Burgo das Nações university residence. Zeca took part in several festivals, and a book was also published about him, and he released the LP Eu vou ser como a toupeira. In 1973, he sang at the 3rd Congress of the Democratic Opposition and recorded the album Venham mais Cinco.
Menina Dos Olhos Tristes
O Que Faz Falta
Verdes São Os Campos
Dorme Meu Menino
Balada De Outono
Os Vampiros
Maria Faia
Milho Verde
Some Music made by him
Grândola, Vila Morena
Cantigas Do Maio
Vejam Bem
Canção de Embalar