Cynthia Manley

In 1982, Cynthia Manley hit the dance music community like a lightning bolt. With the support of Bill Motley’s productions, Moby Dick Record's ground breaking marketing concepts , and surrounded by the Boys Town Gang, she helped to re-vitalize a whole genre of music. This team warranted Cynthia 4 top 10 BILLBOARD dance hits, including the #1 classic hit “Ain't No Mountain High Enough”, between 1981 and 1986, when Bill Motley passed.

Cynthia is a touring artist and keeps a very busy performance schedule, sometimes as many as 300 shows in 365 days, tearing up stages with her unique combination of DIVA style, Rock'n'Roll spirit, and passionate vocals.

In 1987, Cynthia joined Voss Records and the Flamingo Orkestra band on a Tito Jackson production of STAND. This song, charted on Billboard’s Hot 100 pop chart and the video was played around the world on VH1. By 1990, the digital age was upon us and Cynthia anticipated the trend of "Do It Yourself" CD's. She has written and co-produced four CD's, including a Christmas CD. Among these compositions, four songs have been placed in movies.

One of the songs, “Everybody Dance”, caught the attention of Scott Kessler who produced a video to this song, which Cynthia had composed with a talented team, united by Christian deWalden in 2004, in Fiuggi, Italy. They wrote 10 songs and produced 4. The video caught the ear of the M.S. for the movie HEELS. In early 2010, that deal was sealed and Everybody Dance became part of that soundtrack.

She went theatrical when she played Janis Joplan, in a one woman play, filled with songs throughout. This project, written and produced by Will Manus, was a critical and financial success.

As a back ground singer, Cynthia is the “contractor” (she assembles the teams) for the BABES OF BLUES. In this capacity, she has added her voice to innumerable recordings and 15 internationally recognized blues records (details on website).

In April of 2009, Cynthia met Jamie Lewis, while performing in Zurich, Switzerland. They “clicked” and decided to write and produce a record together. She went back to Switzerland in September 2009 , when they recorded the master. Their composition “GIVE” is an uplifting, inspiring dance song, reflecting the knowledge and experience of this gifted team. Cynthia was one of a very few artists invited to perform at the 2010 WINTER MUSIC CONFERENCE, in Miami, Fa., where she and Jamie introduced their baby to the DANCE MUSIC world. GIVE is being released to the public on PURPLE MUSIC.

The success of GIVE lead to SUNSHINE HOTEL, the latest Lewis/Manley creation, released June, 2011, again on Purple Music. This song is already heating up dance floors around the world, and is blasting on radio stations across Europe. Cynthia hired the amazing JESSICA WILLIAMS and ANITA SHERMAN to do the background vocals on this tune and they added a magic to the sound not many can touch.

Cynthia has supported an exciting life as an entertainer since she was 17. She has performed in a variety of venues such as: “5 star” hotels in foreign lands like Muscat, Oman and Beijing, China; military tours in war zones like Baghdad, Bosnia, Kosovo and Iraq; 2 tours of Japan, innumerable European tours, and 3 tours of Brazil. On her first six city tour in Brazil, Cynthia opened for Gloria Gaynor & loved it!

When she isn’t touring , promoting her dance records, Cynthia performs in bars and festivals in the Greater Los Angeles area where she works with her old school R&B/Blues band. You can count on Cynthia to give 100% and she has always proclaimed that the “live” performances are why she’s in the business !

One thing is sure, Cynthia will NEVER QUIT. She is a tireless force of nature. Her live performances glow with the love she feels for people and her art form. If you want to be entertained, find Cynthia somewhere in the world, spreading her own brand of love, and ENJOY!

CYNTHIA'S NEWSLETTER:

Hello my love bugs, freaks, fans and friends,

I have an important favor to ask that should only take you a few minutes... I need you to please click on these sites. (even if you've clicked before) and PLEASE watch another video at www.youtube.com/cynthiamanleyvideo

Also, I have created a professional educational package, that I assure you was a commitment to my profession in order to share my knowledge and experience, is: www.youwanttobearockstar.com Please
watch the testimonial video and spread the word for any up and comers you know who may want some guidance. I supply 'one on one' answers to questions through my FB site. Also, Please go to
www.facebook.com/YouWantToBeARockstar and then click 'like'. When you Click 'like' and watch my videos and you are helping me tremendously.. If you decide to buy the package, use
my name: Cynthia in the promo code box and get it for $19.99

Thank you for your continued support over the decades, I couldn't possibly do any of this without you!

It has been a somewhat brutal summer for me, but as autumn comes upon us, I am finding the optimistic , happy woman I usually am, showing up more and more. :) My bones have healed and my P.T. is about complete....YIPPEEEEEEE !! In September, I launched a project I've been putting together for 40 yeasrs. I have gathered pertinent information about working in, and the politics of, show biz, and along with a vocal lesson, I am selling YOU WANT TO BE A ROCKSTAR(www.youwanttobearockstar.com ). I hope you'll go to the site and watch the promo ( maybe 5 min.). This is free to you, and it may help you, help someone else, and help me ,too, by sharing this package. You may even be entertained!

Being an Internet business is always about numbers, so if you could please take the time to go to http://www.facebook.com/YouWantToBeARockstar and click the 'like' button, I will be ever so grateful.
I also have a new video out. Glenn Rivera, my talented and fabulous friend, has directed a vid for CRUISIN THE STREETS. This is a 'loud and proud' gay anthem I sang in 1982(I was 15:):). It was a huge hit for me and gave hope( and laughter) to many gay folks around the world. It is a bit racy, so adults only. Go to www.youtube.com/cynthiamanleyvideo

I hope you'll 'subscribe' to my channel and check out the new video. I did my part back in May. I am the street walker. :)
I will be performing at P.S. gay pride next month, on the US Bank(main) stage, at 1 pm , on Nov. 4. All you dance music lovers, come on out and enjoy the show !!

This Saturday, Oct. 13, I will be a 'celebrity model' for: Camille Wood (DazzleMe designs) @ Making Strides Against Breast Cancer - Day Of Fashion(details below) You haven't a clue how much I miss performing with my band. When I am fully healed, I may find someplace close to home to entertain, even if I have to start out 'paying to play' ( shhh):):)

Until then, I rely on you to CLICK, CLICK, CLICK, my little angels.

Love, light, respect and good will, all over you like a nice, warm bath !
Cynthia Manley

NEW ADDITIONS!:
VIDEOS: CYNTHIA with ROD HANNA BAND - BRAZIL 2008
PICTURES OF CYNTHIA MANLEY @ TOPANGA DAYS

Photo Shoot: Charlo Fortier, Pattie Brooks, Cynthia Manley & Kim Yarbrough

Watch for Upcoming News Soon!

Sunday
December 30, 2012
3:30 PM
Palm Desert Civic Center
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BUY CYNTHIA'S MUSIC ONLINE

Great news!
Cynthia's music is now available
for you to download anytime you
want it - 24/7, including
"Everybody Dance"!
Cynthia has now teamed
with iTunes!!!
Click the links to go directly to your
iTunes software and download the songs.
Enjoy!