Cinderella Superstar: Remembering Irene

"It's important for me to get back to my fans here and around the world. I feel very, very blessed that so many people have continued to write me and to pour out their love for me and my work." ~ Irene Cara 

Irene Cara was a performer of infinite passion and grace that rose to fame in the 1980's. More than a singer, dancer, or an actress, she was a messenger of love. Her music soared and inspired an evolution in dance. Irene was bright, sincere, competitive and always a perfectionist. She redefined what was exceptional in the human spirit. Not just an original innovator but a trailblazer. She stands as a beacon of hope for a generation in search of honesty and justice. A vibrant eternal soul that will be remembered forever.

Irene's life may have begun in the South Bronx of NYC but her talent and hard work propelled her far beyond notoriety. She became a voice for women of mixed race to demand equal pay and have the same opportunities in the music and entertainment industry. As a philanthropist, she recognized the need to help the homeless and end domestic violence towards women.

Irene was an artist who knew what a feeling of independence would bring to her music's direction and assessibility. Her desire was to create music that was both substantive and diverse. Because beyond the flash or just a dance lies the truth and inner beauty in all of us waiting for the world to know and understand.