Jorge Palma dies: Portuguese singer-songwriter was 76
The singer of “Deixa-me Rir” and “A Gente Vai Continuar” has died aged 76 following cardiorespiratory arrest, after more than 50 years devoted to Portuguese music. Read More
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Portuguese singer-songwriter Jorge Palma dies aged 76
The singer known for “Deixa-me Rir” and “A Gente Vai Continuar” has died aged 76 following cardiorespiratory arrest, after a career of over 50 years devoted to Portuguese music. Read…
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