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Billie and Me
Created, written and produced by Sarah Cropper
Music Direction by Terri Lyne Carrington
For many, Billie Holiday was the definitive singer, an innovative composer, and a remarkable actress. To a
few, she was also a lover and wife, a pleasure seeker and drug addict. To everyone she was – and still is – an icon, a commodity, myth and mystery.
'Billie and Me' is a fantastic celebration of the life, career and lasting influence of
the woman who sang survival songs like no other. As a production, it breaks the mould because it is
told only by women: artists and performers, all of whom have been influenced by Lady Day.
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'Billie and Me' is the latest in a new genre of live entertainment created by the convergence of projection and cinematic
technology with innovative set design and digital surround sound.
In this magical evening performance, some of the world's most inspirational female musicians, writers and poets gather
together to celebrate the spirit of Billie.
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Find out more about the female artists and musicians and the creative team behind the 'Billie and Me' productions here.
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Neneh Cherry, Dianne Reeves, Joan Osborne and more, honour the Production.
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From swing to afro-beat, jazz and blues to r&b, here's the full list of music from the show.
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Read five-star reviews from the London Barbican 2004 performance here...
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Tori Amos, Suzanne Vega, Emmylou Harris and more, pay personal tribute to Billie in the BBC Radio 2 series...
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