Cindy-Louise: 20 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know

Independent artist Cindy-Louise has been making waves in the global music industry with her unique writing style and captivating tunes. The South African-born Singer-Songwriter (now residing in The Netherlands) released her debut album Humanity in 2020 to rave reviews.

Despite only starting her career in 2019, she has already amassed over 300k Spotify Streams and 360k YouTube Plays for her charismatic songs, and enjoyed features in Huisgenoot Magazine, News24 Lifestyle, with radio plays on stations like Jacaranda FM.

Cindy-Louise comments on creating music

“I always thought I couldn’t write my own music, but then I realized I had so much fun creating music and it’s really a great outlet for me. When I hear how many people are touched or inspired by my songs, it makes me so happy because I want to inspire and help people.”

Cindy-Louise loves keeping things fresh, switching up her unique music style, ranging from writing and performing Pop, to focussing on Rock in 2023. She elatedly exclaims that “It’s going to be a wild ride!” She will be playing shows in South Africa end-Feb / beginning-March and release her new single at the end of March.

Cindy-Louise tells us more about her process to create music

“I usually write my music at home, either by my piano, or I make a beat/use samples to get the base of the song. Then I move onto the lyrics and from there I usually chat with some producers who can do additional instrumentation for me, I always love working with other creatives.”

At 16 years old Cindy-Louise began singing and took piano lessons, following a strict classical training program. She majored in Music Philosophy whilst focussing on Classical-and-Jazz voice.

She attended the Mediterranean Opera Festival Program in Italy in 2018 and 2019, studying and performing the roles of Despina (Cosi Fan Tutte) and Susanna (The Marriage of Figaro). In 2019 she immigrated to The Netherlands.

Cindy-Louise comments on her musical journey

“It’s difficult to open up, but once I started expressing myself the words and creation took on a life of its own.”

Here are 20 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know About Cindy-Louise

1. She is obsessed with Anime.

2. She originally studied Opera and Jazz, but then fell in love with Rock music when she moved to The Netherlands.

3. She doesn’t like to follow rules and hates it when someone tells her what to do.

4. She doesn’t enjoy being in big crowds or tight spaces. However, she doesn’t feel claustrophobic when she’s at a concert because she knows everyone there is kind and on the same wavelength as her.

5. Her creative process is quite different from other artists. When she makes music, she first starts with the rhythm and then the melody. After that she builds the rest of the track around that. She doesn’t work off a sample beat that’s created by a producer. So, in a sense the producer works around what she gives them, and they work very closely to ensure the idea she has comes to life,

6. She doesn’t get nervous when she performs, because she just loves being on stage and entertaining.

7. She plays a bit of piano and she’s learning the guitar.

8. She’s a very impatient person, but not in a bad way. More like, she can’t concentrate because she also has ADHD.

9. She can tell very soon in a conversation if she’s going to get along with a person or not. This isn’t a bad thing, but then she know where she stands.

10. She’s allergic to Gluten. She has a huge fear of it, so she gets very uncomfortable if someone is eating something crumbly, like a croissant, near her.

11. Cindy-Louise has a deep appreciation for sunny weather and finds joy in its warmth and brightness.

12. In her songwriting process, she often initiates the creative journey by establishing the rhythmic foundation, typically starting with the beat.

13. Despite his lack of musical background, Cindy-Louise humorously turns to her husband for music-related advice, valuing his unique perspective.

14. Cindy-Louise openly admits to having a passion for shopping, particularly when it comes to collecting and enjoying a variety of shoes.

15. Alongside her music career, Cindy-Louise continues to actively participate in musical theatre and opera productions, showcasing her versatility and passion for performance.

16. While Cindy-Louise harbours a deep-seated passion for acting, she selectively chooses roles that resonate with her artistic sensibilities and personal values.

17. Although she may not particularly enjoy the process of traveling itself, Cindy-Louise finds immense happiness and fulfilment in the experiences and moments she encounters at her destination.

18. Cindy-Louise shares a remarkably close bond with her mother, considering her not just a parent but also a best friend, with whom she engages in daily conversations lasting at least an hour.

19. Recognizing the importance of vocal health and stamina, Cindy-Louise incorporates vocal warm-ups into her exercise routine, believing it positively impacts her singing performance.

20. Living with celiac disease, Cindy-Louise experiences heightened anxiety around gluten-containing products, to the extent that it has developed into a phobia, influencing her dietary choices and lifestyle significantly.

Well, there you have it, 20 Interesting Facts you didn’t know about Cindy-Louise. I would like to thank her for providing us with these facts and I wish her all of the best with her future musical endeavors.

You can catch Cindy-Louise Live at Chicago’s Piano Bar in Johannesburg on the 26th of February 2023, at Fokof Bar in Pretoria on the 2nd of March 2023 or at the Lynwood Club in Pietermaritzburg on the 4th of March 2023.

Watch the music video for her track “Make It Our Here Alive” below:

Watch the video for her track “Femme Fatale” below:

Watch the video for her track “Rise Up” below:

You can stream her new album (which was released on the 12th of April 2024) HERE.

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