About José Fontes Rocha
Lived 1926 – 2011 (aged 84). José Fontes Rocha was a Portuguese guitarist.
José Fontes Rocha (Ramalde, 20 September 1926 – 15 August 2011) was a Portuguese fadista and instrumentalist. For many years he was accompanist to Amalia Rodrigues.
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Who was José Fontes Rocha?
Portuguese guitarist
When was José Fontes Rocha born?
José Fontes Rocha was born on 20 September 1926 in Porto.
When did José Fontes Rocha die?
José Fontes Rocha died on 15 August 2011.
What was José Fontes Rocha's occupation?
José Fontes Rocha was a guitarist.
What nationality was José Fontes Rocha?
José Fontes Rocha was Portuguese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José Fontes Rocha. https://biography.guide/jose-fontes-rocha/
MLA: "José Fontes Rocha." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jose-fontes-rocha/.
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