José Afonso
José Afonso was a revered Portuguese singer-songwriter and one of the most significant figures in Portuguese music, particularly known for his role in the folk music revival and political songs during the Salazar regime. His work has had a lasting impact on the music landscape of Portugal and inspired countless artists, including Cláudia Sofia, who draws influences from his rich musical legacy.
Born on Aug 02, 1929 (96 years old)
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Portugal:
José Afonso is a significant Portuguese composer whose work is central to understanding the history of Portuguese music.
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Portugal:
José Afonso is celebrated for his performance at the Coliseu dos Recreios in Lisbon, where he engaged the audience in a communal singing experience.
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Portugal:
Cristina Branco dedicated her album to the work of José Afonso.
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Cabo Verde:
José Afonso, 56, an emigrant in Portugal, expresses his frustration over the unprecedented power outages during his vacation.
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Portugal:
José Afonso's work was celebrated in the previous edition of the concert series.
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Portugal:
José Afonso is referenced as a significant figure of the April Revolution in Portugal.
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Portugal:
José Afonso's poem was transformed into a song and is central to the history presented at the Museu de Grândola.
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Portugal:
José Afonso's work classification process is on the verge of being archived.
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Portugal:
José Afonso's work was archived due to the expiration of the classification process.
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Portugal:
José Afonso is referenced as a significant figure in the context of the 25 de Abril revolution.
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