José Amaro (born in Guimarães, 1 July 1973), known mostly by his artistic name, Zé Amaro, is a Portuguese singer. He is known as the "Portuguese Cowboy" for associating his image with this character and also for his most famous song Cowboy Apaixonado.[1] The town of Ponte, in Guimarães, recognized him as a noble ambassador for his "work and support in socially relevant areas for the community, promoting the common good".[2]

Career

Zé Amaro is the well-known “Portuguese Cowboy” with a country style, a pioneer in Portugal and known for his interpretation of romantic, traditional and more popular songs. Over the years, he has won over a vast legion of fans in Portugal and beyond.[3]

Albums

Album list:[4]

  • April 2007 - O Coração da Gente Chora
  • April 2008 - Nortenho de Coração
  • May 2009 - Amor de Primavera
  • May 2011 - Amor de Verão (Platinum Disc)[5]
  • 2012 - Cowboy, Cantor e Violeiro (CD and DVD recorded live)
  • June 2013 - Obrigado Fãs
  • June 2014 - Ao vivo no seu melhor (Recorded live)
  • 2015 - Cowboy Apaixonado
  • 2016 - O Meu Caminho (Both in studio and live)
  • 2017 - 10 Anos ao Vivo (Recorded live at the Multiusos de Guimarães)
  • 2018 - A Minha Estrada
  • 2019 - Homem de Sonhos
  • 2021 - Ao Vivo no Super Bock Arena
  • 2023 - Nó que não desata
  • 2024 - Ao Vivo no Coliseu de Lisboa - Só Originais (Recorded live)

As of January 2025, he has 15 albums to his name, all of which have won gold and platinum medals, a total of 10 gold and 5 platinum records as well as 2 gold DVDs.[6]

To celebrate his 15th career anniversary, Zé Amaro gave concerts at the Coliseu do Porto and Lisboa.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Zé Amaro: "Eu sei o que é a morte. Estive mesmo a uns dias de morrer. Fiquei irreconhecível"". Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Guimarães: Zé Amaro distinguido como embaixador nobre da vila de Ponte". O Minho (in European Portuguese). 2023-06-22. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
  3. ^ "Zé Amaro, o "cowboy português" que arrasta multidões: conhece as canções do artista?". Sapo Mag (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  4. ^ "Sobre – Zé Amaro" (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  5. ^ "Zé Amaro conquista Disco de Platina com Amor de Verão". Digital de Vizela. digitaldevizela.com. 26 August 2011. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
  6. ^ "Zé Amaro – Play – Prémios da Música Portuguesa" (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  7. ^ "Concerto dos 15 anos de Zé Amaro no Coliseu do Porto está quase esgotado". O Minho (in European Portuguese). 2023-01-26. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Z%C3%A9_Amaro
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