Buried at Cemetery Dos Prazeres in Lisbon, Portugal.
Started playing 12 string Portugese guitar at age four.
Master of the Portuguese guitar.
Recorded his first album in 1957, and released several works and
soundtracks through 1987. His music -- based on the roots of mournful,
pensive Fado but with his own particular twist -- was considered a
hallmark of Portuguese culture.
Was a virtuoso of the 12-string Portuguese guitar, an instrument
similar to the mandolin and bandurria.