Cristina Braga

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Cristina Braga studied at Escola de Música da UFRJ and became harpist with Orquestra Sinfônica do Theatro Municipal do Rio. In 1989, she recorded Introducing with the instrumental quintet Opus 5; in 1992, she won UFRJ's Medalha de Ouro competition. Her discography spans classical and popular music, with works such as Harpa Brasileira and Samba, Jazz and Love.