Born December 27,
in Hollywood, Florida, Cynthia Strachan is an author,
vocalist, songwriter and actress. Her repertoire
includes Adult Contemporary,
Jazz, Standards and R&B. She received her formal
musical training at Bethune-Cookman College,
Daytona Beach, FL. Her CD, LOVE
GLOW was produced by infamous singer Jon
Lucien. The CD includes three of Cynthia's original
compositions.
From 2007 - 2008,
Cynthia performed in Manila, Philippines and Bangkok, Thailand
at five-star hotels. Visit her travel
journal for interesting stories and photos.
In 2007, Cynthia
joined Joan Cartwright for her presentation of WOMEN
IN JAZZ at the African American Research Library and
Cultural Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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Credits:
Muhammad Ali's
"The Greatest" (an extra) Miami, FL
TBN/The 700 Club (A
drowning victim dramatization) St. Thomas, VI
VI Telephone Co. (2
commercials)
Anti-Litter &
Beautification Co., St. Thomas, VI (2 commercials)
Theater Credits:
Glenda in "THE WIZ", St. Thomas, VI
Helene in "SWEET
CHARITY", St. Thomas, VI
Timoune in "ONCE
ON THIS ISLAND", Miami,
Mother Ruth in
"DOUBLE LIVES", Miami, FL
Billie in "A
Tribute to Billie Holiday",
Ella in "A
Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald",
Performances:
Aboard the S/S Norway Cruise ship
Opened for Cornelius
Brothers & Sister Rose, Panama City, FL
Performed with Dave Valentine, St. Thomas
Chuck Mangione Concert,
St. Thomas, VI
Opened for Faith
Evans and Musique Soul Child, St. Thomas, VI
Opened for Jon
Lucien, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Pan African Book
& Jazz Fest Performed with Sherry Winston, Miami, FL
"2 Dames & 2
Divas European Tour (Caustic Dames & Joan Cartwright)
Ojays Concert
reception, Miami, FL
Ellington's Jazz Bar
& Restaurant Sanibel Island, FL
Record
Credits:
Wrote, produced &
perform jingle for VI Telephone Company
Wrote, produced &
perform jingle for Ant-Litter & Beautification
Debut CD, LOVE GLOW, produced by Jon Lucien