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António Chainho, the 'master of the Portuguese guitar', has died

The musician would have turned 88 today. He ended a 60-year career in September 2024, having released his final album, 'O Abraço da Guitarra', that year.

Correio da Manhã27 Jan

António Chainho, the 'master of the Portuguese guitar', has died

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António Chainho, the 'master of the Portuguese guitar', has died

António Chainho, the 'master of the Portuguese guitar', has died