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| Photo: Courtesy of Dave Edwards (DailyCeleb.com) |
"Everybody has a story, story." -Rolling Stones
Thank you so very much for finding and enjoying my music. You are
listening to a journey of a dream fulfilled. It took over two decades to arrive at a place to bring you these simple songs,
many of which were originally recorded for those who inspired, hired, and loved me thus far.
Due to their success
on the Internet, a revolution was born, one of authentic power, multiplied by fans worldwide. Seeing within themselves the
power of faith and love to shape the many facets that make this World, a diamond.
This revolution has offered so many
things including the opportunity to visit the Saharawian refugees in the Western Sahara, living in self-determination for
the past 30 years. And should be noted who's leader, President Mohammed Abdelaziz was nominated in '01 for a Nobel Peace prize.
This led to my shared Nobel nomination in '05.
As we embrace each day with a new reality so painfully experienced by recent
tragic events, be it not in vain, but to peace within, our only true power.
c.
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Blessed with striking natural beauty, sparkling versatility as
an entertainer and flawless golden talent, Cynthia “C” Basinet was born in Van Nuys, California.
A resilient
star, today Basinet shines as a rare inspirational gem of entertainment, combining her experience as an actor, performer,
a sought after American fashion model in Europe during the rise of the supermodel, as well as being recognized as a remarkable
humanitarian.
With crowning distinctions as a classically trained musician (she learnt the saxophone and flute as
a child), Cynthia is one of the best jazz singers in the world today and is capable of conjuring up Hollywood’s golden
era of glamour from American history with her critically acclaimed performances and sultry jazz recordings. Her exquisite,
speak-easy singing style smoldering with elegant mastery has ensconced Basinet as a cultural living treasure of the American
jazz canon.
However in her twenties the world of fashion called and Basinet began a successful modeling career in
San Francisco that led her to be based in Paris modeling for five years. Here she studied French cinematography and learnt
French fluently while being shot by some of the world’s leading photographers for Europe’s elite fashionistas
in Paris, London and Milan. Her sparkling wit, brains and beauty not only captured the fashion world’s camera lens,
but also the eyes of some of Hollywood’s leading men including Jack Nicholson whom Basinet was partnered with for several
years.
The beautiful, leggy, comedic redhead eventually returned to Los Angeles where she appeared in music videos
for the likes of Roy Orbison and the Babys. In LA, the talented Basinet transitioned into acting appearing in movies, TV shows
and national commercials. As a star, she has also been referenced to date in over fifteen books.
An astute businesswoman,
Cynthia has always recognized and embraced the liberating power of new technologies to reach new audiences in entertainment.
As a recording artist, Basinet established an entirely new channel of distribution for her music, using the Internet to bypass
the usual Hollywood and recording industry path to bring her releases directly to listeners around the World.
The
innovatively strategic move in music distribution, garnered Cynthia Basinet worldwide radio play and millions of downloads
where she created an entertainment phenomenon with her rendition of “Santa Baby” (also in the film, “Party
Monster”).
Ironically, the global radio airplay of Basinet’s sultry rendition of the song was accredited
to screen legend, Marilyn Monroe, who never recorded the song. Cynthia Basinet’s "Santa Baby" remains an essential and
iconic Christmas jazz classic each year.
As a multi-tasking single parent (of a son, Jon), Basinet’s awareness
of social issues that affect people, families and individuals universally, led her to use her music and increasing platform
to raise awareness for multitudes of others in the world, including a trip in May/June of '01 to refugee camps in the Western
Sahara. Here she used her profile and her gift of music to raise awareness and inspire hope for those in need.
As
an outstanding icon of humanitarianism, Basinet appeared in the book, “1000 PeaceWomen Across The Globe,” after
being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize Award in ’05.
In 2006, Basinet released her first full length CD,
"The Collection". As diverse as she is.
In 2007, Basinet has released a 10th Anniversary version of her classic, "Santa
Baby" and an exquisite new album called, "Uncovered" featuring new tracks of some of America’s greatest standards. It
is Basinet at her classy and sultry best.
Cynthia Basinet continues acting, recording, performing and inspiring others
worldwide with her beauty, sparkling array of talents and her golden voice while residing in Los Angeles, CA.
"Miss Hollywood"
There once was a girl that lived
in a shell.
When she came out,
they shoved her down a well.
By the time she climbed out,
they were all doing
swell.
She's back in her shell,
but no one can tell.
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