Cynthia Alexander Singapore

Interweaving of Art and Music: Thurs, 17 Nov 2011 630 - 730pm Concert and Conversation with

Singer-Songwriter and Visual Artist The Pigeonhole 52/53 Duxton Road Cynthia Alexander Singapore

Known as an original songwriter of In this 45 minute concert, highly respected uncompromising artistic Filipina singer-songwriter Cynthia integrity, Cynthia Alexander will be sharing her experiences Alexander has performed on many and reflections on her creative process. She international stages will also talk about how she infuses ethnic including the Rainforest Philippine and Asian rhythms into her World Music Festival in work, creating a unique voice that embodies Malaysia, the Jack this moving poetry in melody. Cynthia will Daniels World Music Tour in Singapore and the Southeast discuss some of the inspiration and Asian Night Market Festival in New Zealand. She also played gongs and bass on world tours (India, U.S., Japan, influences behind her music during the Canada) with Joey Ayala at ang Bagong Lumad. Cynthia’s performance of her highly acclaimed songs. solo debut album Insomnia & Other Lullabyes was released in 1997 to much critical acclaim. She was awarded for Best New Artist and Best Alternative Music Album at the Katha Music Awards in 1998. Her album Rippingyarns (2000) won Album of the Year, Best Alternative Music Album, Producer of the Year and other awards in 2001. She was also named Best Guitarist and Best Producer at the NU 107 Rock Awards for her third album, Comet’s Tail (2005). In 2009 she released a live album, Walk Down the Road, to commemorate a decade of songwriting. Cynthia is also the ad hoc curator of the Conspiracy Walls alternative arts space in Manila. Her visual artwork is currently touring with the Bae Mindanao exhibit at the Brenart International Gallery in Belgium.