Cynnamon is a dynamic vocalist who blends smooth jazz, soulful R&B, and modern pop to create an unforgettable live music experience. With a captivating stage presence and rich, expressive vocals, she brings elegance, energy, and authenticity to every performance. Perfect for private events, lounges, weddings, and corporate gatherings, Cynnamon creates a vibrant atmosphere where guests can relax, connect, and enjoy the moment. Her ability to engage the audience and deliver both sophistication and fun sets her apart, making her the perfect choice for events that want live music that truly moves people.
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Languages: English
Gig length: 90 - 360 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - General liability insurance secured per event upon booking
When you book CYNNAMON!, you're not just hiring a vocalist, you're investing in an experience. With over 20 years of professional performance experience, CYNNAMON! brings the rare combination of technical mastery and magnetic stage presence that transforms any event into a moment your guests will talk about long after the night is over.
Expect a high-energy, audience-interactive performance that reads the room and delivers exactly what the moment calls for. Whether the vibe needs elegant neo-soul for a cocktail hour or an explosive, dance-floor-filling set for a reception or corporate celebration, CYNNAMON! adapts in real time, adjusting setlists, energy, and pacing to match your event's flow.
Clients receive a polished, fully prepared performer who arrives ready: experienced in sight singing, vocal arrangement, and live band coordination. As a trained Music and Vocal Director, she can lead ensembles, coordinate with your venue's production team, and ensure every musical element of your event runs seamlessly.
From intimate private parties to large-scale corporate events and weddings, CYNNAMON! delivers the professionalism of a seasoned industry veteran with the warmth and energy of an artist who genuinely loves what she does, and it shows.
CYNNAMON! is a versatile neo-soul vocalist, songwriter, and music director with over 20 years of professional performance experience across gospel, jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and musical theater.
Based in Los Angeles, she has performed on regional and national stages as a background vocalist for well-known artists, shared the stage with Grammy and Stellar Award–nominated talent, and served as Music Director and Vocal Director for theatrical productions and live events.
Her vocal range spans F#3 to G5 (Alto/Mezzo-Soprano) with training in classical, jazz, gospel, and musical theater. She is experienced in sight singing, vocal arrangement, and real-time setlist adaptation to match any event's energy and tone.
CYNNAMON! has performed with wedding bands and live event ensembles across Chicago including Gold Coast Events, Funktastic Productions, and Vitality Vibe, delivering high-energy, audience-interactive performances for corporate events, weddings, private parties, and cultural celebrations.
She is available for weddings, corporate events, private parties, live showcases, session recording, and vocal direction.
CYNNAMON! and her team are fully flexible and built to meet the unique needs of every client and venue, from intimate solo sets to full production experiences.
PERFORMANCE OPTIONS:
• Solo vocalist (acoustic or with backing tracks)
• Small ensemble (duo, trio, or quartet configuration)
• Full live band with professional musicians
• Full production package: live band + staging + lighting rig available upon request
SOUND:
• PA system and microphone provided for solo performances (upon request)
• For full band bookings, a sound engineer is included or can be coordinated
• Able to work seamlessly with in-house AV teams and venue sound systems
• Experienced performing with in-ear monitors and floor wedges
STAGING & LIGHTING:
• Full staging and professional lighting setup available as an add-on
• Can work with existing venue staging or provide portable stage setup
• Lighting rig suitable for indoor and outdoor events
FLEXIBILITY & LOGISTICS:
• Setlist customized and adapted to your event's timeline and energy
• Real-time setlist adjustments available throughout the performance
• Available for load-in coordination, sound check, and advance venue walkthroughs
• Comfortable performing in a wide range of venues: ballrooms, outdoor spaces, corporate stages, intimate event spaces, and more
All technical needs are discussed and confirmed during the booking process to ensure a seamless experience for clients, venues, and guests.
NEO-SOUL / CLASSIC SOUL
1. A Long Walk – Jill Scott
2. He Loves Me (Lyzel in E Flat) – Jill Scott
3. Slowly Surely – Jill Scott
4. The Math – Jill Scott
5. Bag Lady – Erykah Badu
6. Tyrone – Erykah Badu
7. Next Lifetime – Erykah Badu
8. Love of My Life – Erykah Badu ft. Common
9. A House Is Not a Home – Luther Vandross
10. Never Too Much – Luther Vandross
11. If This World Were Mine – Luther Vandross & Cheryl Lynn
12. Pressure – Ari Lennox
13. When I See U – Fantasia
14. Oops (Oh My) – Tweet
90s R&B
15. That's the Way Love Goes – Janet Jackson
16. Whatta Man – Salt-N-Pepa ft. En Vogue
17. Creep – TLC
18. Waterfalls – TLC
19. No Scrubs – TLC
20. You're Making Me High – Toni Braxton
21. Un-Break My Heart – Toni Braxton
22. How Many Ways – Toni Braxton
23. Not Gon' Cry – Mary J. Blige
24. Real Love – Mary J. Blige
25. Are You That Somebody – Aaliyah
26. Come & Get It – Aaliyah
27. Try Again – Aaliyah
28. Doo Wop (That Thing) – Lauryn Hill
29. Jam Tonight – Freddie Jackson
30. Sexual Healing – Marvin Gaye
CLASSIC FUNK / SOUL
31. Give Up the Funk – Parliament
32. Flash Light – Parliament
33. Le Freak – Chic
34. Good Times – Chic
35. September – Earth, Wind & Fire
36. Boogie Wonderland – Earth, Wind & Fire
37. Shining Star – Earth, Wind & Fire
38. Got to Give It Up – Marvin Gaye
39. What's Going On – Marvin Gaye
40. I Heard It Through the Grapevine – Marvin Gaye
41. Super Freak – Rick James
42. Get Up (Sex Machine) – James Brown
43. Move On Up – Curtis Mayfield
44. Dancing in the Street – Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
45. Get Ready – The Temptations
46. Ain't Too Proud to Beg – The Temptations
47. I Can't Help Myself – Four Tops
48. Higher Ground – Stevie Wonder
49. Use Me – Bill Withers
50. Fly Away – Lenny Kravitz
FEEL-GOOD CROWD PLEASERS
51. Got to Be Real – Cheryl Lynn
52. Celebration – Kool & the Gang
53. Ladies Night – Kool & the Gang
54. Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now – McFadden & Whitehead
55. Best of My Love – The Emotions
56. Shout – Otis Day & The Knights
57. Dancing in the Street – Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
58. Move On Up – Curtis Mayfield
MODERN R&B / POP
59. Crazy in Love – Beyoncé
60. Naughty Girl – Beyoncé
61. Signs – Beyoncé
62. Partition – Beyoncé
63. Formation – Beyoncé
64. CUFF IT – Beyoncé
65. I Wanna Dance with Somebody – Whitney Houston
66. How Will I Know – Whitney Houston
67. You Give Good Love – Whitney Houston
68. I'm Your Baby Tonight – Whitney Houston
69. We Found Love – Rihanna
70. Work – Rihanna
71. Only Girl (In the World) – Rihanna
72. Needed Me – Rihanna
73. S&M – Rihanna
74. Essence – Wizkid ft. Tems
75. Water – Tyla
76. Work It – Missy Elliott
77. Gold Digger – Kanye West
78. Touch the Sky – Kanye West
79. Heard 'Em Say – Kanye West
80. Alright – Kendrick Lamar
81. California Love – 2Pac
82. OMG – Usher ft. (link hidden)
83. Good Kisser – Usher
84. Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke
85. Wild Thoughts – DJ Khaled ft. Rihanna
POP / TOP 40
86. Shake It Off – Taylor Swift
87. You Belong With Me – Taylor Swift
88. Party in the U.S.A. – Miley Cyrus
89. Teenage Dream – Katy Perry
90. Roar – Katy Perry
91. Toxic – Britney Spears
92. Just Dance – Lady Gaga
93. Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepsen
94. Unwritten – Natasha Bedingfield
95. Havana – Camila Cabello
96. Woman – Doja Cat
97. Happy – Pharrell Williams
98. Locked Out of Heaven – Bruno Mars
99. Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
100. Bang Bang – Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj
101. Titanium – David Guetta ft. Sia
102. Roar – Katy Perry
103. Since U Been Gone – Kelly Clarkson
104. A Thousand Miles – Vanessa Carlton
105. Call Me Maybe – Carly Rae Jepsen
106. Sucker – Jonas Brothers
107. Shut Up and Dance – Walk the Moon
108. The Middle – Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey
109. Promises – Calvin Harris & Sam Smith
110. This Is What You Came For – Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna
111. American Boy – Estelle ft. Kanye West
112. 1 Thing – Amerie
113. Gangnam Style – PSY
HIP-HOP / DANCE
114. Kiss – Prince & The Revolution
115. Let's Go Crazy – Prince & The Revolution
(phone number hidden) – Prince
117. P.Y.T. – Michael Jackson
118. The Way You Make Me Feel – Michael Jackson
119. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin' – Michael Jackson
120. Workin' Day and Night – Michael Jackson
121. I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas
122. Boom Boom Pow – Black Eyed Peas
123. We R Who We R – Ke$ha
124. Blow – Ke$ha
125. One, Two Step – Ciara
126. SexyBack – Justin Timberlake
127. Lady Marmalade – Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mýa & Pink
128. Milkshake – Kelis
129. Pony – Ginuwine
130. Waterfalls – TLC
131. Every Little Step – Bobby Brown
80s / ROCK / ALTERNATIVE
132. Don't You (Forget About Me) – Simple Minds
133. Sweet Dreams – Eurythmics
134. Edge of Seventeen – Stevie Nicks
135. Livin' On a Prayer – Bon Jovi
136. Eye of the Tiger – Survivor
137. Don't Stop Believin' – Journey
138. Everybody Wants to Rule the World – Tears for Fears
139. Smells Like Teen Spirit – Nirvana
140. 9 to 5 – Dolly Parton
141. Money Money Money – ABBA
142. Africa – Toto
143. Higher Love – Steve Winwood
144. Footloose – Kenny Loggins
145. I Will Wait – Mumford & Sons
146. Home – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
147. Don't Stop Believin' – Journey
148. I'm Your Baby Tonight - Whitney Houston
I49. What's My Name - Rihanna
150. I Get So Lonely - Janet Jackson
151. Control - Janet Jackson
152. Snooze - SZA
CYNNAMON!'s influences span the full spectrum of music, from the soul and power of Beyoncé, Whitney Houston, and Prince, to the artistry and storytelling of Michael Jackson and Taylor Swift, to the raw energy of Red Hot Chili Peppers and Paramore.
This wide range is reflected in every performance, whether the moment calls for an intimate full range set, a high-energy pop & rnb soul experience, or something that rocks the room, CYNNAMON! brings it authentically and powerfully.
PA system
Microphone
Stage monitors
Mixing board
Playback system
Cables and stands
Lighting rig (full production bookings)
Portable staging (upon request)
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