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■ Annette Murrell
honors two of the greatest
female jazz singers, Billie
Holiday and Bessie Smith.
By Danell McCoy
Staff writer
For the second year, Lincoln’s
“Queen of Blues” will be performing
tonight at The Q, 226 S. Ninth St.
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Annette Murrell will be performing
the music of two great jazz performers,
Billie Holiday and Bessie Smith, with
such songs as “Do Your Duty” and “Do
Notiling Till You Hear From Me.”
Both Holiday and Smith, who are
considered icons in the jazz world, were
bisexual women who sang about love,
heartache and life.
Both of the women had relation
ships with men and women, which is
shown in some of the songs they per
formed, although not blatantly.
Murrell’s performance, which not
only celebrates the music of the two
women but also their sexuality, com
plements the Nebraska Gay/Lesbian
Film Festival.
Murrell said although the film festi
val happens only during Gay History
Month, education of gay, lesbian and
bisexual rights should continue
throughout the year.
“This country’s policy on GLBT is
one of discrimination and bigotry and
oppression,” she said. “As a communi
ty, we need to learn that gays are human
beings who deserve equal rights and
should be able to walk down the street
without being molested or killed even.
They deserve access to health care and
other benefits.”
Murrell said she believes the festi
val, as well as the many events through
out the month, brings attention to the
civil rights of gays in the community.
“This is something that has always
been fought for,” she said. “This is
something we still fight for.”
The concert begins at 9 p.m. and
will continue until 11 p.m. There is no
cover charge with a film festival pass.
Concert Preview
TIm Facts
What: Annette Murrell
Where: The Q, 226 S. Ninth St.
When: Tonight at 9
Cost: No cover charge with a film festival
pass
The Skinny: “Queen of Blues” performs music
celebrating Billie Holiday and Bessie Smith.
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