Zé Amaro
Portuguese singer
José Amaro (born in Guimarães, 1 July 1973), known mostly by his artistic name, Zé Amaro, is a Portuguese singer. The town of Ponte in Guimarães named him a "noble ambassador" for his "work and support in socially relevant areas for the community, promoting the common good".
Career
Zé Amaro is called the "Portuguese Cowboy" and is known for his country music style, and his interpretation of romantic, traditional and more popular songs.
Albums
Album list:
April 2007 - O Coração da Gente Chora
April 2008 - Nortenho de Coração
May 2009 - Amor de Primavera
May 2011 - Amor de Verão (Platinum Disc)
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.
To celebrate his 15th career anniversary, Zé Amaro gave concerts at the Coliseu do Porto and Lisboa.
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