Portuguese Killer Girls Divarchy

"Naturally, there's plenty of contention in Portugal as to who will be "the next Amalia Rodrigues" -- the new heir to the fadista throne. These days, the smart money is on Christina Branco, a Gen-X Lisbonite who fell under the spell of the fado, and who remains true to the romantic feel of the old music, while injecting a new, reinvigorating sensibility to the style. There's a subtle bluesiness to her delivery, although the instrumentation is traditional and fairly restrained. Mostly, it's her gorgeous, youthful voice that stands out, along with the beautiful, perfectly recorded accompaniment."