António Domingos Abreu Rocha, born on June 20, 1938, in Belém, Lisbon, Portugal, is a Portuguese fado singer. Rocha's career in music began with his deep-rooted passion for fado, the traditional Portuguese music genre known for its melancholic tunes and emotional lyrics. He started performing and honing his skills as a young man, eventually recording with notable artists such as Beatriz da Conceição and Paul Van Nevel's Huelgas Ensemble. These collaborations helped Rocha gain recognition in the music scene.