StrongWriter On The Radio – Episode 231 “CINDY ALEXANDER – Music Is The Key To My Happiness” [AUDIO & VIDEO PODCAST]

In today's episode, I feature a guest who not only is a talented songwriter, but a woman I consider a friend. Of all the guests that I have interviewed over the years, CINDY ALEXANDER is definitely one who stands above the crowd... if, for no other reason, you can really get the sense that she cares about you. Of course, she tells stories beautifully with her songwriting, but as a singer, her voice jolts my consciousness with elements that are similar to Sara Bareilles or Chrissie Hynde. Today, Cindy visited with me for the first time on video and as usual shared stories and songs straight from her heart. She told me all about her moving out of L.A. and settling into the Carmel Highlands of Northern California, and how her home and musical life will be as she goes forward. Continuing on, we spent a little time discussing our shared experiences regarding the death of a parent in 2020. It was a touching moment that I appreciated very much. Cindy and I discussed many more topics, but the most relevant was the release of her tenth studio album called ‘WHILE THE ANGELS SIGH", and we dug deep on certain tracks, a few which will be played throughout the show. All in all, Cindy brought the charm and warmth that you would expect from her, and she even graced us with a live version of one of her songs, “Lightning.” Please enjoy the wonderful speaking and singing voice along with the sweet musical soundscape from this beautiful soul. I know you’ll become a big Cindy Alexander fan, as I am.
Dean Olson
StrongWriter On the Radio

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Featured Guest: CINDY ALEXANDER

Photos courtesy of CindyAlexander.com

ABOUT CINDY ALEXANDER

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Cindy was trained at the acclaimed USC School of Drama but realized quickly that there was enough “drama” in real life and the best part she could play… was herself. So, she wrote what is now 9 cd’s (and added to numerous compilations and soundtracks) worth of her life, which she has performed all across the United States, Japan, Germany, Ireland, and islands as far as Barbados and Guantanamo Bay. Music has always been the key to her adventure, and she soaks up the stories of those she meets, the cultures, the geography, the spirit and the down and dirty details of the road she travels. As a seasoned writer and performer, she has tackled numerous subjects – not only the classic singer/songwriter confessional fare of dysfunctional relationships, marriage, and motherhood, but also her personal discovery and recovery from breast cancer, the perils of the entertainment business, classic literature, sexuality, spirituality, history and the human condition. There is no topic which is out of bounds – she tells The Truth.

“P-nut,” as she is affectionately known by her fans, has a voice that defies her petite stature. Classically trained, this coloratura soprano hits the high notes like an angel but also bellows with rich, velvety tones in the lower half of her over three octave range. She’s a storyteller, and her show benefits from the stories, humor and banter with the audience in between songs as it is does from the music and exceptional execution. Cindy Alexander CONNECTS, and her relationship with her fans has funded her recording projects and fueled her continued success as a touring indie musician.

She’s won a multitude of awards including David Foster’s/NBC Star Tomorrow, L.A. Music Awards Songwriter of the Year/ Independent Pop Album of the Year/ Producer’s Honors – Best of Last 25 Years Female Singer-Songwriters, All Access Magazine’s Best Female Pop Vocalist, Just Plain Folks Song of the Year/Female Artist of the Year, L.A. Music Critic’s Best Female CD (3 time winner) and Best Pop/Rock Artist. Even with accolades and a “record deal” as a prize for winning a reality show, she’s stayed independent on her own JamCat Records, which found the perfect partner in Blue Élan Records in ‘14.

Cindy has shared the stage with John Hiatt, Bacon Brothers, America, Suzanne Vega, Joan Osborn, Rick Springfield, Beth Hart, Everclear, The Bangles, Edwin McCain, Marc Cohn, etc. and has appeared on compilation cd’s along side Sarah McLachlan (Chilled Sirens- Water Music Records), Aimee Mann (Eclectic Cafe – Water Music Records) and Norah Jones (Sunday Brunch – Treadstone Records). She has also appeared on soundtracks: Sugar & Spice (Trauma Records) and has been featured in films (Here on Earth, Smokers, Sugar & Spice, Dorm Daze II, People I’ve Slept With, My Trip Back to the Dark Side etc.) and TV (Party of 5, Chasing Farrah, So You Think You Can Dance, VH1/MTV).

Aside from being a singer/songwriter/ recording artist, Cindy Alexander is a wife, daughter, friend, mother of twins, breast cancer survivor, advocate and Ambassador to BreastCancer.org, animal rescuer, avid reader, hiker, cribbage competitor, baker of OCD chocolate chip cookies, volunteer, and guacamole lover.

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About the Author
DEAN OLSON is a songwriter host and producer of the weekly radio show "StrongWriter On the Radio." The popular long form music interview program is now a weekly podcast with new episodes being added each week. Dean is based out of Orange County, California.

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