David Fonseca
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| Born | June 14, 1973 |
| Origin | Leiria, Portugal |
| Genres | Alternative rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Universal, Castle of the Amazing Cats |
| Associated acts | Silence 4, Humanos |
| Website | David Fonseca official website |
David Fonseca (Portuguese pronunciation: [dɐˈvid fõˈsekɐ], born on 14 June 1973, in Leiria) is a Portuguese musician, singer-songwriter. As a musician, he plays several instruments, including acoustic guitar and organ. He is recognized for his successful music career as a member of Silence 4 and, since 2003, as a solo artist. Besides penning most of his works, he is also responsible for the graphic design on his album covers and the art direction on his videoclips. Between 2004 and 2006, he was also part of the Humanos tribute project. He is an active spokesman for the Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa regarding copyright infringement. He studied at the Lisbon Theatre and Film School (Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema).
David Fonseca studied cinema at Escola Superior de Belas Artes de Lisboa between 1992 and 1994, where he obtained a degree. David began his professional life as a photographer, working for various fashion catalogues. He participated in many exhibitions, both group and individual. He also worked in a radio station for a while. David Fonseca has dedicated his life to his love of music choosing to become a pop/rock alternative musician. He has multiple musical influences by names such as Sérgio Godinho, Jeff Buckley, The B-52's, Pixies, Roy Orbison, Aphex Twin and Ryan Adams, all of whom had a huge role in his musical creativity and individuality. He also mentioned in an interview with radio station “Antena 3” that he has an addiction to the group Yeah Yeah Yeahs. David is married and has a son and a daughter.
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