Biography
"As I listened to Cecilia sing her songs, I was inspired to hope for the future. I remember thinking if I listened to Cecilia sing those songs often enough, I could become a better person." Charlene Johnston - Democracy Fest
"The world needs you right now." Patty Jenson - Music Fan
"Listening to your voice, felt like I had been kissed." - Dave Klauber
Cecilia St. King is a charismatic performer who performs original acoustic pop songs with a spiritual edge straight from the heart. She has translated her studies of Esoteric Traditions and The Ageless Wisdom Teachings into song. She has brought shear joy to audiences in America, Europe, Japan and New Zealand.
Cecilia sings songs that are a powerful antidote to turmoil in current times. She is genuinely a warm, nurturing spirit who easily connects with her audience to deliver inspirational lyrics, beautiful vocals and warm chord progressions.
She was recently awarded as an Ambassador for Peace through the Universal Peace Federation for World Peace because of her work as a humanitarian.
As a Peace Troubadour, St. King sings songs with positive messages. She comes with many standout songs, including those from her three CDs entitled: "Come Dance With Me," " Listen Up Heart," and "Your Word is Magic." Two wonderful songs among her increasing repertoire are "Faith in A Feeling" and "Love is The Answer."
If any artist is able to bridge people together, it will be Ms. St. King, who coincidentally shares part of her last name with the famous Martin Luther King Jr. She reminds one of King's ideals when she sings the following words from her world anthem, "Peace On Earth."
How do you feel at night?
Do you wish for Peace?
Do you feel all right?
We're really not that different don't you think?
We all seek to find love.
We all need to have hope.
Come my friend let's break a little bread,
tell me 'bout your life, what's on your mind?
He said, "We can get along if we try.
Hey, my heart beats like yours, your heart beats like mine... "
Cecilia is no stranger to adversity. Six months after running from the fall of the World Trade Center, she was diagnosed with cancer in her throat. She spent time healing in a monastery in New Zealand and turned her tragedy into triumph by being a voice for Peace. She donates her time, again and again, to such worthy causes as singing for many Peace Organizations, performing for Musicians On Call, a group dedicated to bringing the healing power of music to area hospitals, singing for senior citizens and bringing her motivational music programs to inner city schools.
In addition to tours in Japan, New Zealand, Europe and across the U.S., Cecilia has performed at the United Nations – headlining the 2009 Culture of Peace Week Closing Ceremony; she was the keynote musician for the Ghandi Institute of Non-Violence at Rochester Institute of Technology and at the North Eastern Regional Dept. of Peace Conference in RI. Recent concerts include Binghamton University, the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY, the Strawberry Festival in Beacon, NY with Pete Seeger, The pre-Parliament of World Religions and Woodstock’s Alchemy club. She is featured annually at NYC’s September Concerts and the Vigil for International Peace in NYC’s Central Park. Other performances over the past twenty years include Nashville’s Bluebird Café, 12th and Porter, 3rd and Lindsey, Boulder’s Rock n Soul club (upcoming) and schools, festivals, churches, senior centers, coffee houses and regional house concerts. As well as reaching out to Spiritual communities Cecilia is continuing to enjoy a growing presence on the stage of world politics. She sang for Presidential hopeful candidate Dennis Kucinich and performed for Howard Dean's campaign. She also opened a speech for Dean on the Eve of the Democratic National Convention that introduced Barack Obama.
St. King is thoughtful when asked what motivates her...
"When words are not enough, music goes deep into the soul and can transform a seemingly hopeless situation. We are from one family called humanity. Isn't that enough?"
Don't miss this up and coming star, she is brilliant and her words are magic! She is one of those rare artists who shine because her sheer talent moves and delights audiences who enjoy meaningful lyrics and a harmonious sound.
-Maureen Shames
Instrumentation
The lineup can vary from a simple acoustic performance or one with several members, usually percussion, and bass to a full blown orchestral ensemble.
Discography
Come Dance With Me - CD
Listen Up Heart - CD
I Love You So - Live Earth Day Concert CD
Your Word Is Magic - CD
Not Going To Hate - CD Single
Lift My Voice - CD Single
Your Word is Magic - CD Single
Peace On Earth - CD Single
Standing In The Fire - CD Single
I Love You So - CD Single
Heading For The Waterfall - CD Single
Everything - CD Single
Links
| http://myspace.com/ceciliastkingmusic |