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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 fado houses of Lisbon and nothing suggested that she was predestined for the fado. Like almost all young Portuguese born after the revolution of 1974, she was interested in folk music, jazz, blues, bossa nova but not in fado. 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 fado lyrics are taken.
Since then, Cristina has worked on her fado 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 fado 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.
She grew up far from the fado houses of Lisbon and nothing suggested that she was predestined for the fado. Like almost all young Portuguese born after the revolution of 1974, she was interested in folk music, jazz, blues, bossa nova but not in fado. 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 fado lyrics are taken.
Since then, Cristina has worked on her fado 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 fado 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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Featured Tracks
| FULL TRACK Green God | 2:54 |
| FULL TRACK Arc'Antiga | 3:34 |
| FULL TRACK Fados das Sedes | 2:36 |
| FULL TRACK Murmurios | 2:34 |
| FULL TRACK As Certezas Do Meu Mais Brilhante | 3:04 |
| FULL TRACK Salidade | 2:52 |
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Ulisses
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ShaniaEve wrote:
simply beautiful <3
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IreneSmirnoff wrote:
The concert in Moscow was the loveliest event I've ever visited! Thank you for giving us such a pleasure, Cristina!
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The_Zena wrote:
This is good
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mahayefm wrote:
first time i listen to Cristina Branco. she has a beautiful voice and a great deal of feeling.
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Laerdya wrote:
Such a wonderful voice. Beautiful Cristina.
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pmloliveira wrote:
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
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krisvanev wrote:
Why is the concert in Sofia @ Bulgaria Hall not announced?
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samueljeronimo wrote:
Muito bonito o concerto de ontem.
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JustTrish wrote:
I haven't heard such a beautiful voice in so long........Portuguese of course!
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FolkLusitania wrote:
http://folklusitania.heavenforum.com/
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Gill-Gellad wrote:
Очень красивый голос!!!!!!)
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Reinasha wrote:
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.
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EurochannelUSA wrote:
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.
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EurochannelUSA wrote:
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.
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Mokami wrote:
she and misia are my favorites :)
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Jobim_ wrote:
Já tive a oportunidade de a ver várias vezes. Como se todas fossem a primeira por tão bonito ser.
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ShangoOrisha wrote:
Do yourself a favor and listen to this beautiful and intimate version of Gaivota: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yejaUUBqtr0
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voltagenttlemen wrote:
que preciosa voz!!! :) amo su versión de alfonsina y el mar
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lilanab231 wrote:
um fado moderno e muit bonito..gostei
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Laepo wrote:
kronos é muito, muito bom. Mas o Ulisses...é o melhor.
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Apr
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Fado Tango
Musis Sacrum, Arnhem, Netherlands
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Apr
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Fado Tango
De Oosterpoort, Groningen, Netherlands
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- Apr 28 Cristina Branco Stadsgehoorzaal, Leiden, Netherlands
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