Failte (Welcome)
Welcome to the official website of songwriter and Irish folk ballad
singer Cynthia Bennett. After beginning her musical career by being
"dragged blinking onto a stage", she has delighted audiences in
Ireland, Canada, and the United States with her pure vocals,
whimsical humor, and spirit of adventure and fun. In her music,
Cynthia relates Celtic mythology, Irish history and stories of
everyday life, frequently with a humorous twist.
In 2008 Cynthia suffered multiple injuries which left her unable to
return to her active performance schedule until January 2012. During
her convalescence she discovered the satisfaction of helping other
artists. Cynthia and her husband Dick Roth, a producer and sound
engineer of note, now focus on mentoring new folk musicians,
recording, and producing. Cynthia's "adoption of musical kids" has
earned her the nickname "Everybody's Eema". In 2011, anticipating
her return to health and performing, Cynthia and Dick formed a new
band called Eema's Family.Watch for them!
Welcome to the official website of songwriter and Irish folk ballad
singer Cynthia Bennett. After beginning her musical career by being
"dragged blinking onto a stage", she has delighted audiences in
Ireland, Canada, and the United States with her pure vocals,
whimsical humor, and spirit of adventure and fun. In her music,
Cynthia relates Celtic mythology, Irish history and stories of
everyday life, frequently with a humorous twist.
In 2008 Cynthia suffered multiple injuries which left her unable to
return to her active performance schedule until January 2012. During
her convalescence she discovered the satisfaction of helping other
artists. Cynthia and her husband Dick Roth, a producer and sound
engineer of note, now focus on mentoring new folk musicians,
recording, and producing. Cynthia's "adoption of musical kids" has
earned her the nickname "Everybody's Eema". In 2011, anticipating
her return to health and performing, Cynthia and Dick formed a new
band called Eema's Family.Watch for them!
| Annie's Knickers Out With The Rubbish Cauldron of Life Nancy's Song I Am Still with You |
BREAKING NEWS*BREAKING NEWS
**We're back!**
Finally, Cynthia's health, which regressed a bit in 2011, is
improved and she's back to a limited performance schedule. In
February 2012, with gratitude for "the best home and friends this
side of the pond", Cynthia and Eema's Family will perform three
free valentine sing-alongs at local senior facilities. We encourage
you to attend these and bring a little sunshine to our elders' lives.
February 7 6:30 pm Pecan Tree, Gainesville TX
February 14 Muenster Health & Rehab, Muenster TX
February 17 Wheeler House Gainesville TX
Not in Texas? Visit a local senior center, nursing home, or assisted
living facility and show a little love this month. Tell them your
Eema sent you.
Dick and Cynthia have acquired new, larger facilities in
Gainesville, Texas. They are designing a new recording studio,
which they hope to have completed in summer 2012. The website
for their production business, Cynthia's Music/Ceili Productions, is
www.ceili-music.com.
At this time the production website is undergoing revision. Thanks
for your patience.
New guitarist and backup vocalist! Welcome additions to Eema's
Family are folk guitarist Bill and backup vocalist Arielle. New
photos up soon!
New CD in the works...Cynthia's working on a new CD with
Eema's Family, which will be recorded in the new studio in autumn
2012.
Thanks to everyone who has expressed concern, said prayers, or
helped out since Cynthia's accident. Yes, your calls, letters, and
emails are very welcome, thanks. We appreciate all of you.
Did you know...DIGITAL DOWNLOADS of our tunes are
available worldwide through 49 companies...get yours from iTunes,
Napster, Ruckus, and others.
Listen to Cynthia's music on your local NPR station , BBC Radio
2, Celtica Radio Wales, Midlands Radio/Highlands Radio/Ocean
Radio Ireland, and Republic of Avalon Radio Newfoundland.
People who keep track of these things say she's now getting
airplay in 126 countries.
Cynthia's Music
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Discography
Cauldron of Life released 2006
This album salutes strong Irish women with traditional tunes such as Biddy Mulligan
and Down by the Glenside, as well as these original songs:
The Airport Security Song released 2007
This single, released after Cynthia was "twice detained on suspicion", pokes fun at
her experience. This tune went nationwide on NPR in March and was picked up by
BBC Radio in April.
Mother Ireland's Daughters released 2008, recorded in Ireland and the US, tells the
story of Irish history from a woman's viewpoint.
Featuring a reading of the Irish Proclamation of Independence,
It includes trad songs and these originals:
Bobby's Own--a tribute to Bobby Sands
Lisburn Reprise--on the closing of Long Kesh
Our Mother's Tears--a plea for peace and unity
Mother Ireland's Daughters--for Ireland's female heroes, past and present
Cauldron of Life released 2006
This album salutes strong Irish women with traditional tunes such as Biddy Mulligan
and Down by the Glenside, as well as these original songs:
The Airport Security Song released 2007
This single, released after Cynthia was "twice detained on suspicion", pokes fun at
her experience. This tune went nationwide on NPR in March and was picked up by
BBC Radio in April.
Mother Ireland's Daughters released 2008, recorded in Ireland and the US, tells the
story of Irish history from a woman's viewpoint.
Featuring a reading of the Irish Proclamation of Independence,
It includes trad songs and these originals:
Bobby's Own--a tribute to Bobby Sands
Lisburn Reprise--on the closing of Long Kesh
Our Mother's Tears--a plea for peace and unity
Mother Ireland's Daughters--for Ireland's female heroes, past and present