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Bessie, Billie and Nina: Pioneering Women in Jazz

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Bessie, Billie and Nina: Pioneering Women in Jazz

March 24, 2022 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

$20 – $45

The musical and social legacies of Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, and Nina Simone remain as relevant as
ever. Featuring three dynamic vocalists (Charenée Wade, Camille Thurman, and Tahira Clayton) backed by
an all-female band, Bessie, Billie and Nina celebrates the enduring legacy of these three iconic artists with
performances of their classic songs, including Bessie Smith’s “Downhearted Blues,” Billie Holiday’s
“Strange Fruit,” and more.

Details

Date:
March 24, 2022
Time:
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Cost:
$20 – $45

Venue

Pepperdine University, Smothers Theater
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA
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Phone
310-506-4522