Sylvia Jane Kirby (born December 9, 1956), known professionally as Sylvia, is an American singer, songwriter and life coach. In the 1980s decade, she had 11 US top ten country chart songs, including "Nobody" (1982), which crossed over onto the pop charts around the world.
Established in the historic village of Harlem, Sylvia’s is a community favorite, known as the world’s kitchen. Serving authentic soul food for over 55 years, this icon remains a culinary must-visit for foodies.
Sylvia had long associations with many of her collaborators. Mock has co-produced her albums since 1996 and Sylvia is a big admirer of his talents as a producer, musician, composer and arranger.
She has had a dozen Number One and Top Ten hits, songs you remember like "Drifter", "Snapshot", "Fallin' In Love", "Tumbleweed" and more. Sylvia was one of Country Music's biggest artist's in the 1980's. She was named the Academy of Country Music's Female Artist of the Year in 1982.
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Sylvia Jane Kirby, known professionally as Sylvia, is an American singer, songwriter and life coach. In the 1980s decade, she had 11 US top ten country chart songs, including "Nobody", which...
Sylvia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, also spelled Silvia. The French form is Sylvie. The name originates from the Latin word for forest Silva and its meaning is spirit of the wood. The mythological god of the forest was associated with the figure of Silvanus. William Shakespeare imported 'Silvia' to England.
Sylvia is a Latin name that means ‘from the forest’ or ‘woodland.’. It derives from the Latin word “ silva,” which means ‘spirit of the wood,’ ‘forest’ or ‘wood.’. It is a feminine name that represents nature and beauty. Sylvia derives from ancient Roman mythology.