31 May Cristina Branco Concludes Recording Sessions for Highly Anticipated 18th Album
@Augusto Brázio
Renowned Portuguese fado artist, Cristina Branco, has officially completed the recording sessions for her highly anticipated 18th studio album. Scheduled for release this autumn, the album promises to unveil a captivating and original repertoire, showcasing Branco’s distinctive artistry.
Known for her exceptional ability to give voice to various authors and explore diverse musical influences throughout her extensive career, Cristina Branco has envisioned a deliberate return to the essence of Fado. The forthcoming album serves as both an homage to Fado’s rich traditions and a testament to its reinvention, as Branco fearlessly incorporates the creative contributions of a diverse array of lyrical perspectives.
Joining forces with accomplished musicians Bernardo Couto on Portuguese guitar, Luís Figueiredo on piano, and Bernardo Moreira on double bass, Cristina Branco expertly crafted and produced this extraordinary body of work. Their collective musical brilliance resonates throughout the album, elevating the listener’s experience and captivating their senses.
Fans and music enthusiasts around the world eagerly await the arrival of Cristina Branco’s 18th album, eagerly anticipating the unveiling of her latest artistic masterpiece.
‘The truth is that I have never delved so deeply into traditional Fado as I have here. If it’s “the” Fado or my Fado, I don’t know, but it’s in the process of learning and discovering the path, that the album was built.’
Cristina Branco
Stay tuned for further updates and announcements as the release date draws near.
@Joana César
About Cristina Branco: Cristina Branco is a critically acclaimed Portuguese fado artist who has mesmerized audiences worldwide with her soulful voice and profound musicality. With a career spanning over two decades, Branco has released numerous successful albums, captivating listeners with her unique interpretations of traditional fado and her exploration of contemporary musical expressions. Recognized for her exceptional artistry, Branco has garnered international acclaim and established herself as a leading figure in the world of fado.
Cristina Branco 2023 Tour
27JAN AMIENS (FR) Festival Amiens Europe
02FEV IDANHA-A-NOVA (PT) Centro Cultural Raiano
14FEV SANTARÉM (PT) Teatro Sá da Bandeira c/ João Paulo Esteves da Silva
24MAR TUBINGEN (GER) Sudhaus
25MAR WALDSHUT (GER) World Town Festival
20ABR HARELBEKE (BEL) CC Het Spoor
21ABR DEN HAAG (NL) AMARE
22ABR UTRECHT (NL) Tivoli Vredenburg
23ABR BUSSUM (NL) Spant!
25ABR LELYSTAD (NL) Agora
27ABR LEUVEN (BEL) he d Depot
28ABR ZUTPHEN (NL) Foundation Theater and Conference Hanzehof
29ABR NIJMEGEN (NL) Stadsschouwburg
02MAI GENT (BEL) Handelsbeurs
03MAI SINT-NIKLAAS (BEL) Municipal Theater
04MAI HASSELT (BEL) CCHA
06MAI AMSTELVEEN (NL) Schouwburg
07MAI MIDDELBURG (NL) Oostkerk
10MAI HUMLEBAEK (NO) Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
12MAI OSLO (NO) Cosmopolite
17JUN MAMER (LU) Fête de la Musique
05JUL SAINT-DENIS (FR) w/ FADO EM MOVIMENTO
03AGO SARDEGNA (IT) Nora Jazz Festival
26SET HELSINKI (FI) Savoy Teatteri
27SET TAMPERE (FI) Tullikamari
21OUT LEIRIA (PT) Teatro José Lúcio da Silva
30NOV PORTO (PT) Casa da Música