There is an unfortunate pattern followed by those who claim to tell the Billie Holiday story. They often enlarge the smallest part of her journey - the pain. Lady Day's life was not one of tragedy. It was filled with creativity, Harlem, the triumphs of the civil rights movement, discipline, dignity, beauty, charm - and oh what music! The pain she experienced never came close to outweighing the love she gave and the love she received. Finally, a story that reveals the true life of Billie Holiday, as told by Dehejia Maat, an extraordinary performer who looks, sings, talks and loves like the legendary songstress. Experience the laughter, the lessons, the times, the jazz, and especially, the joy of being Billie Holiday. |
