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José Cid
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José Albano Cid de Ferreira Tavares (born 4 February 1942) is a Portuguese singer, composer and record producer. Internationally, Cid is best known for his 1978 progressive rock album 10,000 Anos Depois Entre Vénus e Marte and for representing Portugal at the Eurovision Song Contest 1980 with the song "Um grande, grande amor".
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Birth name | José Albano Cid de Ferreira Tavares |
Born | (1942-02-04) 4 February 1942 (age 82) Chamusca, Portugal |
Genres | Pop rock, progressive rock, folk rock |
Occupation(s) | Singer, composer |
Instrument(s) | Piano, keyboards |
Years active | 1956–present |
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With a career spanning more than 60 years, Cid has been awarded 25 Silver, eight Gold and three Platinum records in Portugal.[1] In 2019, Cid received a Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the second Portuguese singer, after Carlos do Carmo, to receive the honour.[2]