"Unquestionably, Cynthia's voice is one of the most striking and sparkling voices in the world of American Standards. It is an oasis of luxurious vocal beauty, magnetizing sensuality and warmth. This singer is the real thing!.." -Entertainment Divas, Cabaret, Jazz Then and Now: Including World's Who's Who of the Greatest Female Singers of All Time.

From IMDB bio:

The leggy comedic redhead began her career as a fashion model in San Francisco. After five more years of international modeling successes in Paris (where she learned to speak fluent French and studied French cinematography), London and Milan, she returned to Los Angeles. Later, after appearing in music videos for the likes of Roy Orbison and the Babys, she used her talent array to bridge into acting appearing in movies, TV shows and national commercials.

Always a classically trained musician, since childhood (when she first learned to play the flute, sax and sing) and an astute businesswoman, Basinet established an entirely new channel of distribution for her music using the Internet to bypass the usual Hollywood and recording industry path to bring her releases directly to listeners around the World. With worldwide radio play and millions of downloads (however, often credited to Marilyn Monroe, who never recorded the song) she has created an entertainment phenomenon with her rendition of "Santa Baby" (also in the film, "Party Monster").

She continues recording and acting while using her music to raise awareness for many, including a trip in May/June of '01 to refugee camps in the Western Sahara.

. The CD, "For You With Love" and "The Collection" is available thru Amazon.com and digital distribution.

Her latest project has her teaming with Irish electronica artist, O'halloran on "Yellow Taxi" available on his CD, "So Much More".

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Nobel Peace Prize Nominee 2005 - "1000 PeaceWomen Across The Globe" available now thru Amazon.com

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Actress and Recording Artist, Cynthia Basinet Featured in "Entertainment: Divas, Cabaret, Jazz Then And Now" Book Hollywood, CA October 19, 2006 -- Actress and recording artist, Cynthia Basinet (aka c. basinet) known for hits like "Santa Baby" and "Tea for Two" featured in "Entertainment: Divas, Cabaret, Jazz Then And Now" book, now available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Book excerpt: "Cynthia Basinet is a phenomenon; a mesmerizing woman with an infinity of talents, visions and intriguing entrepreneurial activities. Unquestionably, Cynthia's voice is one of the most striking and sparkling voices in the world of American Standards. It is an oasis of luxurious vocal beauty, magnetizing sensuality and warmth. This singer is the real thing!" Book description: The first book of its kind, highly anticipated by stars, professionals and the public, it provides a wealth of information and tips not readily available elsewhere. In addition to the interviews with the stars and the divas, and the fascinating history from the 17th century to this day. It contains resources not found anywhere else, and CD reviews. You will be intrigued by stories, gossip, secrets, and close-up profiles of the most beautiful and exciting chanteuses and femmes fatales. It is the book of the risque, the mystique and the hidden world of Cabaret, Jazz and Divas, a chronicle of the life, history and tales of legends, stars, singers, composers, entertainers, gigolos, acts, Broadway, Vaudeville, Paris, Berlin, shows, musicals, and human drama. You will meet the stars, but you will also discover magnificent and brilliantly talented artists you have never heard about but should! The author: Maximillien de Lafayette: The book is written by an international authority, who has first hand knowledge of the world of entertainment. He met personally most of the people he is writing about and interviewed them in depth. He is the author of over 100 books and numerous volumes on Divas, singers, cabaret, Jazz and entertainment. He is an historian, critic, noted note-liner and a syndicated columnist. In addition, he had written and directed musical scores, world premiere musicals and plays, performed at prestigious theatres including The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Mr. De Lafayette is the Editor-in-Chief of CabaretVille Magazine, Publisher of the New York Monthly Herald and senior entertainment reviewer at Stars Illustrated. For more on Cynthia: click on link iTunes: Cynthia Basinet: The Collection c. basinet: For You With Love ###