José Afonso

Born in Aveiro, Portugal on August 2, 1929 — died February 23, 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.