Billie Holiday:
Singin' the Blues
Singin' the Blues
A Chautauqua
This Chautauqua is funded in part by the
New Mexico Humanities Council and the State
Department of Cultural Affairs and a generous
donation specifically for Chautauquas from
patrons of the library.
On Friday, June 2, 2017, at 7 pm at the Capitan Public Library, learn
about the troubled life and career of blues and jazz vocalist, Billie Holiday.
New Mexico Humanities Council and the State
Department of Cultural Affairs and a generous
donation specifically for Chautauquas from
patrons of the library.
On Friday, June 2, 2017, at 7 pm at the Capitan Public Library, learn
about the troubled life and career of blues and jazz vocalist, Billie Holiday.
This is a one-hour program with Brenda Hollingsworth-Marley
performing as Billie Holiday. The subject matter is for mature
audiences and includes adult language..
performing as Billie Holiday. The subject matter is for mature
audiences and includes adult language..
The late great Ms. Billie Holiday, also known as "Lady Day," was born to
sing her blues in jazzy sultry tones from coast to coast. Billie's personal
life was tumultuous and the difficulties of poverty, racial prejudice and
a world at war created a complex backdrop for a sadness the "Lady"
was unable to overcome.
sing her blues in jazzy sultry tones from coast to coast. Billie's personal
life was tumultuous and the difficulties of poverty, racial prejudice and
a world at war created a complex backdrop for a sadness the "Lady"
was unable to overcome.
Introduced to Harlem and the Harlem Renaissance in the late 1920’s and
the Great Depression in the 1930s, Holiday used her unique singing style
to work with Benny Goodman, Teddy Wilson, Bessie Smith and a host of
blues and jazz greats of her time.
the Great Depression in the 1930s, Holiday used her unique singing style
to work with Benny Goodman, Teddy Wilson, Bessie Smith and a host of
blues and jazz greats of her time.
During her career she fought many battles, but her battle with drugs was
to overcome her talent and take her life. Known for her rendition of
"Strange Fruit" the memory of Billie Holiday has endured through
generations of jazz lovers.
to overcome her talent and take her life. Known for her rendition of
"Strange Fruit" the memory of Billie Holiday has endured through
generations of jazz lovers.
Brenda Hollingsworth-Marley brings to life Billie's story with a haunting refrain
of pain and pleasure. Billie Holiday famous songs that she may perform
include: “Strange Fruit” "All of Me" and "God Bless the Child".
of pain and pleasure. Billie Holiday famous songs that she may perform
include: “Strange Fruit” "All of Me" and "God Bless the Child".
A popular vocalist, Brenda Hollingsworth-Marley appears at numerous
community, church and jazz events. She is also a popular story-telling
who has performed in many venues.
In 2014, Hollingsworth-Marley came to Lincoln County libraries. for Chautauquas portraying Coretta Scott King, Rosa Parks and Lena Horne.
So it is with great appreciation of her fine talent that the Capitan Library invited Hollingsworth-Marley back to present Billie Holiday.
Refreshments after the Chautauqua.
community, church and jazz events. She is also a popular story-telling
who has performed in many venues.
In 2014, Hollingsworth-Marley came to Lincoln County libraries. for Chautauquas portraying Coretta Scott King, Rosa Parks and Lena Horne.
So it is with great appreciation of her fine talent that the Capitan Library invited Hollingsworth-Marley back to present Billie Holiday.
Refreshments after the Chautauqua.
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