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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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Ulisses
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Murmurios
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Sensus
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Murmúrios
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Porque Me Olhas Assim
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Alfonsina Y El Mar
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Sete Pedaços De Vento
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Saudade
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Navio Triste
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Fado das Sedes
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A Case Of You
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E Por Vezes
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Cristal (Tinha Algum Vinho Ainda)
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Pombas Brancas
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Lírios
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Fundos
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Gaivota
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Shoutbox
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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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JemLaMusic wrote:
Son dernier disque "Kronos" est une pure merveille ! Il est sorti depuis hier. Plus d'info sur son site : http://www.cristina-branco.com
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Valisum wrote:
Excelente musica. Gostaria de convidar, quem estiver interessado, a participar num fórum nacional sobre folk e neoclássica. http://folklusitania.heavenforum.com/index.htm Saudações Lusitanas.
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Ele_elenoide wrote:
The most beautiful actual voice in Portugal... Please come to Spain soon!!! Kisses.
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B_B_K wrote:
She has a very beautiful voice... :)
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EyeToTheSky wrote:
with Christina you can taste the emotions so wonderful. she's truely a jewel
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Tipheret wrote:
That's because it's a very popular song, she did a nice cover...
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zaratoestra wrote:
very strange she is not more popular on last.fm!!
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Tipheret wrote:
Ahhh... lovely.
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michal_p_pl wrote:
Hm... Maybe it should not be translated directly? I think something like Ambiguous speech would be better. However, my poor Portuguese skills do not allow me to translate complete lyrics :/
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michal_p_pl wrote:
What does mean Redondo Vocabulo?
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ochen wrote:
linda voz beijos
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STCP wrote:
Yaden...beautiful discription of Cristina. :-) Branco is the best, she's modern, new, beautiful and traditional in the same time. I've seen her life twice and it both was a wonderful and never-to-forget experience.
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Yaden wrote:
How can human voice sound this clear? This silky, this calm? Fabulous, mesmerizing, unique, and - Jezabell is right: perfect after all.
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Cristina Branco
Centralstation, Darmstadt, Germany
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Apr
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Cristina Branco
Parkstad Limburg Theaters, Heerlen, Netherlands
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