Patsy Cline, Chet Baker, Julie London, Roy Orbison, Billie Holiday, Edith Piaf, Leonard Cohen, Johnny Cash, Johnny Mercer, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Nancy Wilson, Teena Marie, Eartha Kitt, Dinah Washington, Whitney Houston, Doris Day, Bobby Darin, Frank Sinatra, Serge Gainsbourg and Tupac (gone but not forgotten).
Sounds Like
Erin Mckeown, Koop, Keane, Pink Martini, Sonic Youth, Suzanne Vega, Diana Krall, Madeline Peyroux, Nellie Mackay, Vienna Teng, Marilyn Monroe, Ella Fitzgerald, Rosemary Clooney, Julie London, Eartha Kitt, Jamie Cullum, Nina Simone, Michael Buble, Frank Sinatra, Doris Day, Judy Garland.
Actress.recording artist. Best known for "Santa Baby". (Sorry, it was never Marilyn).
LATEST NEWS:
New release, "Uncovered" available thru iTunes and Amazon.
"What a knock out!" -Dick Hughes Jazz Action Productions
"Excellent artist and songs." -Wyn Machon Oamaru Heritage Radio
"The sound of your voice is a pearl to my ear!" -Paul van Kuik Radio 0162
"...This EP is definitely a keeper, and with another EP and a full length album out there, there's plenty more Cynthia Basinet to get your teeth into. Go forth and enjoy." -Zeitgeist UK
"The charactor of the music style presented gives this CD (Uncovered) a unique feel, with an individual personality presented inside it's contents. Great work..." Graham- Soundwavefm.co.nz
"American Actress Cynthia Basinet truly uncovers her talents with this EP 4 track offering on UNCOVERED. She's got the looks, style, and ability to deliver a tune. A class act!" -Helen Simons-The JazzXpress Caravan-Jazz Radio-94.1FM-Queensland-Australia
Artist description:
"For Cynthia Basinet, her voice itself is an instrument. In terms of emotional power, it's a lethal weapon. Sensual, emotionally damaged and world-weary, Basinet's vocals have the makings of a film noir femme fatale...' -Allaboutjazz.com
Cynthia Basinet (aka "c. basinet") is a rarity; combining acting prowess, natural beauty and the voice of an angel. Her speakeasy, smoldering styling is at once modern and fresh while recalling Hollywood's Golden Era.
Blessed with striking natural beauty, sparkling versatility as an entertainer and flawless golden talent, Cynthia "C" Basinet was born in Los Angeles, 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.