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Cristina Branco was born in December, 1972, in Almeirim, Ribatejo, Portugal, where she still lives. Her music is deeply rooted in tradition, yet essentially modern.

She grew up far from the houses of Lisbon and nothing suggested that she was predestined for the . Like almost all young Portuguese born after the revolution of 1974, she was interested in music, , , but not in . She regarded it as a genre for a different generation. This lasted until her 18th birthday, when her grandfather gave her the album Rara e Inédita by Amália Rodrigues. Suddenly, Cristina Branco discovered all the emotions that the genre could offer in the close connections that arose among voice, poetry and music. The amateur singer - then studying communication sciences and still full of her ambition to become a journalist - began to develop her vocal technique and to take her new vocation seriously.
After that, Cristina studied the poems from which major lyrics are taken.
Since then, Cristina has worked on her repertory, accompanied by Custódio Castelo on guitar and as composer.

Halfway through the nineties, other young musicians also found a new means of expression in the and this contributed to a surprising renaissance. Just as they did, Cristina Branco began to make clear choices in which respect for the tradition went hand in hand with the desire for renewal.
There can be no doubt that Cristina Branco is developing her own style from a number of primary components.
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  • pmloliveira

    Cristina Branco no "Cá se fazem cá se tocam", no dia 14 de Março de 2013, a propósito do lançamento de "Alegria" - www.radioboanova.com

    4 Mar 6:03pm Reply

  • fernandomys

    ¡Una voz maravillosa!

    23 Dec 2012 Reply

  • giozz

    seni seviyorum kadın

    4 Aug 2012 Reply

  • regislindo

    :)

    16 Jun 2012 Reply

  • ShaniaEve

    simply beautiful <3

    20 Dec 2011 Reply

  • IreneSmirnoff

    The concert in Moscow was the loveliest event I've ever visited! Thank you for giving us such a pleasure, Cristina!

    8 Jun 2011 Reply

  • The_Zena

    This is good

    23 May 2011 Reply

  • mahayefm

    first time i listen to Cristina Branco. she has a beautiful voice and a great deal of feeling.

    4 May 2011 Reply

  • Laerdya

    Such a wonderful voice. Beautiful Cristina.

    11 Apr 2011 Reply

  • pmloliveira

    Cristina Branco no "Cá se fazem cá se tocam", no dia 2011/03/10, a propósito do lançamento de "Não há só Tangos em Paris - ouvir em www.radioboanova.com

    23 Feb 2011 Reply

  • krisvanev

    Why is the concert in Sofia @ Bulgaria Hall not announced?

    16 Oct 2010 Reply

  • samueljeronimo

    Muito bonito o concerto de ontem.

    6 Aug 2010 Reply

  • JustTrish

    I haven't heard such a beautiful voice in so long........Portuguese of course!

    31 Jul 2010 Reply

  • FolkLusitania

    http://folklusitania.heavenforum.com/

    24 Jun 2010 Reply

  • Gill-Gellad

    Очень красивый голос!!!!!!)

    6 Jun 2010 Reply

  • Reinasha

    Que linda, que hermosa musica, ja que chistoso apesar de no estar en mi idioma me recuerda mi pais. paisajes, aboles y sol vienen a mi mente. colores, colores y una dulce boca.

    9 Apr 2010 Reply

  • EurochannelUSA

    Eurochannel, the 100% European content television channel available on DISH Network, presents Cristina Branco in April. Tune in on channel 752 to enjoy an exclusive interview with the singer and clips of the main songs on the album. Her most recent album, Kronos, was released in 2009 and is the topic of her special on Eurochannel in April. Cristina Branco – Kronos will premiere April 11th at 8 PM EST and 9 PM PST. More information about Cristina Branco here: www.eurochannel.com.

    8 Apr 2010 Reply

  • EurochannelUSA

    In December, Eurochannel, the only channel with 100% European content available on DISH Network, is pleased to present Cristina Branco! Do not miss the opportunity to discover her last album, Kronos, released in 2009, during a special mini concert on Eurochannel. Cristina Branco – Kronos will premiere on the 6th of December at 8 PM (Eastern) and 9 PM (Pacific). With Eurochannel, do not miss also the chance to play with Cristina Branco from the 16th of November to the 15th of December! 4 DVDs and 13 CDs of the Diva to win! Find more information on www.eurochannel.com.

    19 Nov 2009 Reply

  • Mokami

    she and misia are my favorites :)

    21 Aug 2009 Reply

  • Jobim_

    Já tive a oportunidade de a ver várias vezes. Como se todas fossem a primeira por tão bonito ser.

    17 Aug 2009 Reply
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