Cynthia grew up thinking that music was just something that everyone did. That it was a part of them. While this wasn't exactly true, the sounds and sights that she saw in her grandmother's ceili kitchen lingered and music remained an important influence in her life. Yet, while music played an important role, it wasn't until she was in two careers, a mother and a nurse, that she began to perform professionally.

Having since performed in Ireland, Canada and the United States, Cynthia recently released her first CD, Cauldron of Life. Her singing career began with singing traditional tunes and ballads, but since then she has added her own original compositions. These songs often include tales from Celtic mythology, Irish history, and anecdotes of everyday life, frequently with a humorous twist. Avoiding conventional whining about lost love, she prefers the stories of strong, independent, adventurous women.

Having since moved to Texas, Cynthia met up joined with guitarist La Donna Goetz, whose magical accompaniments wrap themselves perfectly around Cynthia's beautiful alto voice. The combination is unforgettable and the music delightful.


Hometown: Valley View, Texas, USA
Similar Artists: Dolores Keane, Karan Casey, Geraldine Doyle, Triona ni Dhomhnaill, Niamh Parsons
Influences: Her mother, Frances Malone, her grandmothers, Christy Moore, the Warfields, and the Keenes

Website: Cynthia Bennett
Download MP3: Out With the Rubbish
Buy CD: Cauldron of Life

Posted by Karen J. Brady, Monday, September 25, 2006.
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