Cristina Branco

biography Cristina Branco was born in Almeirim, Portugal, on December 28, 1972. Portuguese singer known for her interpretation of fados from Amália Rodrigues' repertoire and for her strong connection with poetry. Traditional Portuguese music and fado are its main aesthetic roots. Cristina began her journey in Holland, where she recorded “Cristina Branco in Holland (Live)” (1997), this album was a huge success in this country. In the following years, she performed throughout Europe and released albums such as “Murmúrios” (1998) and “Post-Scriptum” (2000), which led Cristina to be awarded two Prix Choc, awards from the French magazine Le Monde de La Musique. Cristina Branco began to be known in Portugal, with albums such as “Sensus” (2003) and “Ulisses” (2005). This was followed by “Abril” (2007), an album with versions of songs by José Afonso, “Kronos” (2009) and “Não Há Só Tangos em Paris” (2011), his tenth studio album, which features collaboration with authors and composers such as Mário Laginha, Carlos Tê and Pedro da Silva Martins. Cristina Branco's musical style is traditional Portuguese music and fado. However, the influence of jazz, literature and the musicians with whom he shares the stage, give his music a universal nature and a sublime charm. Within an area with strong conservative and traditionalist roots such as fado, Cristina Branco always presents an alternative based on eternal-classic poets, exquisite composers and excellent musicians who convey a unique aura live. Considered the Best Album of the Year by SPA, “Menina” (2016), is the first chapter of a trilogy that includes “Branco” (2018) and “Eva” (2020), albums in which Cristina Branco collaborates with various styles, cultures and geographies and which result in new interpretations of the traditional musical expression of fado. In 2022, the year in which she celebrates 25 years of career, Cristina Branco released “Amoras uma Tarde de Outono”, a new album in collaboration with pianist João Paulo Esteves da Silva.