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.
Alfredo Marceneiro | |
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| Birth name | Alfredo Rodrigo Duarte |
| Born | 25 February 1891 |
| Origin | Lisbon, Portugal |
| Died | 26 June 1982 (aged 91) |
| Genres | Fado |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Website | http://www.alfredomarceneiro.com/ |
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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