MUSIC
Women in the Spotlight
Lady Day Live
Film/Performance
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Enjoy a sensational afternoon of jazz at Orange Peel as the life of the iconic, influential singer Billie Holiday is explored in the documentary Lady Day – The Many Faces of Billie Holiday. Rediscover the “Dark Lady of the Sonnets” through beautifully restored and re-mastered historical footage that casts her as the inventor of modern vocal jazz.
The screening is followed by a special live concert as local jazz musicians pay tribute to Lady Day’s music and her unique voice celebrating the 100th anniversary of her birth.
Film: Lady Day - The Many Faces of Billie Holiday
Year: 1990
60 mins / Colour and B&W
Director: Mathew Seig
In English with no subtitles. English transcript available at the event.
Co-presented with

Date/Time
15 Mar 2015 (Sun)
3:30-5:30pm
Venue
Orange Peel Music Lounge
Tickets
$220
(FestClub member $180)
(Includes one drink)
FestClub is the HKAF’s new membership scheme (Apply here). FestClub members please pay full fee and provide membership number at registration. Discount will be refunded on-site at the event. (Details)
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