I Cover the Waterfront – the spirit of Billie Holiday Billie Holiday had an eventful upbringing which greatly affected her adult life and career. Her parents married young and separated early. She was raped at the age of eight, became a prostitute in the 1930's and a hardened drug user in the 1940's. She died at the age of 44 from liver and heart disease and was arrested for drug possession as she lay dying. But to this day, she remains one of the all time great jazz singers, join us to celebrate her life and her work.
I Cover the Waterfront – the Spirit of Billie Holiday from 12 to 14 October, 8pm at Rich Mix.
Billie Holiday had an eventful upbringing which greatly affected her adult life and career. Her parents married young and separated early. She was raped at the age of eight, became a prostitute in the 1930's and a hardened drug user in the 1940's. She died at the age of 44 from liver and heart disease and was arrested for drug possession as she lay dying. But to this day, she remains one of the all time great jazz singers, join us to celebrate her life and her work.
