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Lady Sings the Blues

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What’s it about?

In her own raw, unflinching voice, Billie Holiday recounts her journey from a traumatic childhood to jazz legend, revealing how she transformed pain into timeless music while battling addiction, racism, and heartbreak.

You’ll learn

  • How trauma shaped her artistry
  • The price of fame and addiction
  • Racism in the music industry
  • The power of singing your truth