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Wednesday, 12 November 2008

From the moment they started singing together Cynova members CJ Smith and Nora-Ellen Long knew they had something special. The combination of the two voices creates a soulful tension that is dynamic and vibrant, at times blending into harmony and at others in counterpoint. Songwriter CJ Smith’s back door socio-political statements and often tongue in cheek relationship commentary are both poignant and thought provoking. Ranging stylistically from thumping roots rock, achingly good ballads, minor blues, and even a little bluegrass, her songwriting creates a bouquet of color that spans the emotional palette.

A native of Georgia, CJ learned to walk to the Beatles but was also saturated with the country sounds of rural radio. Later she found inspiration in the likes of Dan Fogelberg, the Eagles, the Indigo Girls, Melissa Etheridge, and Dar Williams. Like a hint of vanilla in your latte, these influences provide a sweet background to her original work.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Nora-Ellen Long has been a singer all her life. Her early musical influences were the folk and acid rock groups of the 60’s and the harmony rich groups like Poco, the Byrds, Jesse Colin Young. This vast background is put to good use in the exploration of creativity that shines through in the vocal arrangements.
 

Press Release: Featured on “the Colorado Wave” the first and only syndicated Indie Music radio Show.
"You are awesome!" - Carmen Allgood "The Colorado Wave"

Strong harmonies and excellent songs from American folk duo.~Maverick Magazine June 2007

Nominated for Pride in the Arts Award; Favorite CD 2007 category

#4 on the Outvoice top 40 albums of 2007


 
Webpage: http://www.cynova.info
Location: Louisville, Colorado, USA
Description: A little torch, a little twang, ranging stylistically from thumping roots rock, achingly good ballads, minor blues, and even a little bluegrass
Last Updated ( Monday, 24 August 2009 )
 
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