Biography

Cynthia Strachan Saunders
Singer • Songwriter • Author • Playwright
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 US Virgin Island, Bahamas, London, Italy, Paris, Switzerland, Cambodia, Philippines, Russia, and Thailand.
 
Jon Lucien produced 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 cover and original songs are infused with Jon Lucien’s smooth flavor and Jus’ Cynthia’s soothing vocals that will make you want to fall in love all over again.
 
The rich culture of Thailand and the warm reception of its people inspired her live recorded CD of seven jazz favorites and two original blues, packaged with an exciting book filled with photos, poetry and tales from the other side. Both CD and book are titled THAILAND BLUES.
 
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. Cynthia’s grandparents were among those brave souls, which inspired the writing of this book. May it inspire you to reach back to your ancestors; for the truth enlightens and liberates. The musical play based on this documentary, Their Story Is Our Story, is scheduled for spring 2012.
 
Shirley Horn sang these lyrics as if reading Jus; Cynthia’s heart and soul:
“…and what I’ve learned is all you give is all you get, so give it all you got…”
 

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