Cynthia Layne is an American contemporary jazz vocalist. Layne describes her music as "soothing to the soul...a mix of groove based R&B with strong jazz undertones."

She has performed on stages around the world singing in a multitude of styles. Layne goes beyond genre to find something of herself in any music. Cynthia got her start hanging out in clubs and sitting in with local bands. From there, she started singing with groups regularly, and quickly started getting shows of her own. She signed with Indianapolis jazz label Owl Studios

Owl Studios

Owl Studios is an independent record label, started in 2005 by J. Allan Hall, that concentrates on jazz, R&B, and jam band genres. It is based in Indianapolis, Indiana and operates from its downtown offices on Monument Circle.-Formation:...

 in 2006.

Layne's impact is felt on her newest release titled Beautiful Soul. Writing songs is something Layne recently started tackling. Layne has a large and growing fan base in Indianapolis, IN, and works closely with Rob Dixon

Rob Dixon

Rob Dixon is an American jazz saxophonist.A native of Atlanta, Dixon went to school at Indiana University where he came under the influence of the renowned jazz educator David Baker...

, and Reggie Bishop.

Awards

• February 27, 2008: Video for the single, "We," won a Gold Ring for Cinematography - Black & White at the Ad Club Indianapolis 2008 Brass Ring Awards

• 2008 Arts and Culture Breakthrough Woman - National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Indianapolis Chapter

External links

• http://www.myspace.com/cynthialayne
• http://www.owlstudios.com