Alfredo Marceneiro
Portuguese fado singer (1891–1982) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alfredo Rodrigo Duarte ComIH (25 February 1891 – 26 June 1982), better known as Alfredo Marceneiro because of his original profession as a woodworker, (Portuguese marceneiro), was a Portuguese Fado singer, with a unique voice. Marceneiro became a standard against whom generations of fado singers are still measured today.
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Alfredo Marceneiro | |
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Birth name | Alfredo Rodrigo Duarte |
Born | (1891-02-25)25 February 1891 |
Origin | Lisbon, Portugal |
Died | 26 June 1982(1982-06-26) (aged 91) |
Genres | Fado |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Website | http://www.alfredomarceneiro.com/ |
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On 10 June 1984 he was awarded posthumously Commander of the Order of Infante D. Henrique by former President of the Portuguese Republic, General Ramalho Eanes.
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