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Jus' Cynthia
Cynthia Strachan Saunders
Singer/Songwriter/Author
In the music world she is known as Jus’ Cynthia. This soulful, vibrant, jazzy vocalist is certain to soothe the soul and bring a sense of well being to those who hears her. She connects with the audience with her warm and friendly personality, she invites them along with her bright smile and she keeps them there with her heart felt style of music.
This native Floridian credits her family for their musical influences, then later received former training from Bethune-Cookman College, in Daytona Beach, Florida. October Road is the first of many professional bands that Jus’ Cynthia performed with. That road has taken her to places, people, and experiences worth singing and writing about. Places like the USA, Virgin Island, Bahamas, London, Italy, Paris, Switzerland, Philippines and Thailand.
Jon Lucien is the producer of her debut CD, LOVE GLOW. He says, “Cynthia has a voice of beauty that encompasses styles of the past, present and future, as well as a wonderful songwriter… The CD highlights the essential beauty of her vocal abilities and a long career. Enjoy the journey of LOVE GLOW.” This collection of songs is infused with the famous, Jon Lucien flare that will make you want to fall in love all over again. Jus’ Cynthia adds her smooth signature flavor to several cover songs, such as LIVING FOR THE LOVE OF YOU, TIME AFTER TIME, GET HERE, 100 WAYS, and THE NEARNESS OF YOU. It is also her debut as a songwriter, with a touching ballad, THE EYES; a mellow samba, THE COLOR OF LOVE IS YOU; and the lively title cut, LOVE GLOW.
PROMISES FROM THE PALMETTO BUSH, the Genesis of Carver Ranches is a historical and pictorial documentary based on the interviews of 43 pioneer families that moved to this under developed land in the 1940s. For whatever reason, the white owners sold property in Carver Ranches to Negroes only. This written oral history of these early settlers speaks of the struggle, challenges and racism which is overpowered by faith, hope, determination and togetherness.
Cynthia’s paternal and maternal grandparents were among these brave souls, which positioned her to accept the divine task of researching, compiling and publishing the book,
PROMISES FROM THE PALMETTO BUSH.
May it inspire you to reach back to your ancestors; for the truth enlightens and liberates.
Shirley Horn sang these lyrics as if reading Jus' Cynthia’s heart and soul:
…what I’ve learned is all you give is all you get, so give it all you got…
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West Park, Florida
305-343-9403
juscynthia@hotmail.com
