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The musician and composer died on Tuesday at his home in Alfragide.

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The musician and composer died on Tuesday at his home in Alfragide.

Musician Jorge Fernando began his career at the invitation of composer António Chainho, whom he recalls as a genuine and kind person.

António Chainho died on Tuesday at his home in Alfragide, on the outskirts of Lisbon, on the day he would have turned 88.

Announcement at 12:00: the musician and composer António Chainho has died.

He began playing among fado musicians in the 1960s, after finishing compulsory military service, during which he showcased his musical talents on a tour of Mozambique.

Musician and composer António Chainho died this Tuesday at his home in Alfragide, on the outskirts of Lisbon, on the day he would have turned 88, his artistic agent told Lusa.

Musician, painter and teacher; he was the leader of Ena Pá 2000, a band characterised by absurd humour.
