Review 'Billie & Maria' at Volksbuhne | Berlin Art Link
Briefly

In the modest interior of Volksbühne's Grüner Salon, two women, a Black and a white, share intimate accounts of their challenging lives, reflecting on their upbringing in deep poverty. The Black woman's family history links back to slavery, while the white woman narrates her experience of loss and abortion. Both endured trauma yet emerged as powerful figures in music, using their artistry to navigate and transform their experiences. Their stories intertwine themes of race, gender, and resilience, drawing the audience into a reflective discussion about the past and music's healing role.
The meeting of two women, one Black and one white, unfolds like an intimate reunion, creating a bridge between stories of trauma and transcendence in music.
Their journey from deep poverty, marked by early hardship and personal tragedies, evolves into a shared narrative of empowerment through artistry and the transformative power of music.
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