- Cynthia Layne
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Cynthia Layne Born Dayton, OH Genres Soul, R&B, Jazz, Funk, Pop, Hip-hop Occupations Singer, Songwriter Years active 1990-present Labels Owl Studios Associated acts Rob Dixon Website http://myspace.com/cynthialayne Cynthia Layne is an American contemporary jazz vocalist. Layne describes her music as "soothing to the soul...a mix of groove based R&B with strong jazz undertones."
She has performed on stages around the world singing in a multitude of styles. Layne goes beyond genre to find something of herself in any music. Cynthia got her start hanging out in clubs and sitting in with local bands. From there, she started singing with groups regularly, and quickly started getting shows of her own. She signed with Indianapolis jazz label Owl Studios in 2006.[1]
Layne's impact is felt on her newest release titled Beautiful Soul. Writing songs is something Layne recently started tackling. Layne has a large and growing fan base in Indianapolis, IN, and works closely with Rob Dixon, and Reggie Bishop.[2]
Contents
Discography
- In Due Time (2001)
- Reality (2004)
- Beautiful Soul (2008)
Television appearances
WGN - November 5, 2009[3]
Awards
- February 27, 2008: Video for the single, "We," won a Gold Ring for Cinematography - Black & White at the Ad Club Indianapolis 2008 Brass Ring Awards [4]
- 2008 Arts and Culture Breakthrough Woman - National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Indianapolis Chapter [5]
References
- ^ http://www.owlstudios.com/artists/cynthia_layne.html
- ^ http://www.owlstudios.com/artists/cynthia_layne.html
- ^ http://www.wgntv.com/news/liveperformances/wgntv-live-music-cynthia-layne,0,5183663.story
- ^ http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=17705
- ^ http://www.smoothjazznow.com/artist_cynthia_lane.html
External links
Categories:- African American female singers
- African American singer-songwriters
- American female singers
- American jazz singers
- Soul-jazz musicians
- Women in jazz
- Living people
- Owl Studios artists
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