Cristina Branco

Cristina Branco (b.1972) is a Portuguese Fado singer.

Originally a Jazz singer, Cristina was intruduced to Amalia Rodrigues Fado by her grandfather at her 18^th the birthday.

Firstly, she wanted to be a journalist. Musically speaking, she was more interested in the work of singers like Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Janis Joplin and Joni Mitchell. After a brief appearance in a Portuguese TV show, Cristina was invited to go the Netherlands, where she performed her first public concert in 1996.

According to her, she is not a pure Fado singer, but a singer who sings fado. She works closely with her husband, Custodio Castelo, who wrote many of her songs. Her music is accompanied by the typucal Portuguese guitar.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ana Moura

Ana Moura (b.1979) is an internationally recognized Portuguese fado singer.

In 2007, Ana Moura joined the Rolling Stones in concert at the Alvalade XXI stadium in Lisbon. She sang "No Expectations" with Mick Jagger.

After two big concerts in coliseums of Porto and Lisbon, Moura launched her first live DVD on November 24, 2008, which has enjoyed great success with the public. She appeared at the World Music Institute concert. With the recognition from critics came also the recognition of peers, and in 2008, Ana Moura received the prize for "best performance Amalia".

In 2009, the rock artist, Prince, stated he was a fan of fado, and expressed interest in collaborating musically with Ana. Prince travelled to Lisbon in July last year.

Ana Moura is currently one of the most prestigious fadistas in Portugal, known for her excellent tone of voice, attractive appearance and connection with her audience.