Alfredo Marceneiro
Alfredo Rodrigo Duarte ComIH (February 25, 1891 – June 26, 1982), better known as Alfredo Marceneiro because of his original profession as a woodworker, (Portuguese marceneiro), was a Portuguese Fado singer, with a singular voice. Marceneiro became a standard against whom generations of fado singers are still measured today.
Alfredo Marceneiro | |
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| Birth name | Alfredo Rodrigo Duarte |
| Born | February 25, 1891 |
| Origin | Lisbon, Portugal |
| Died | June 26, 1982 (aged 91) |
| Genres | Fado |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Website | http://www.alfredomarceneiro.com/ |
On June 10, 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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