Cristina Branco, born on 28 December 1972 in Almeirim, Portugal, is a Portuguese
singer known for her work in Fado and World music. Inspired by Amália Rodrigues'
records given to her by her grandfather at age 18, Branco's musical journey
began with an interest in artists like Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald. Her
breakthrough came after a short television appearance led to an invitation to
perform in Amsterdam in 1996. This performance was recorded and released as
Cristina Branco in Holland in 1998. Branco's career took off with subsequent
albums such as Murmúrios (1999), Post-...