Monash Performing Arts Centres: Mama Alto presents The Billie Holiday Songbook
8 July @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm AEST

Mama Alto, a jazz singer, cabaret artiste and gender-transcendent diva captivates audiences with her spellbinding interpretations of the Billie Holiday songbook. Her impressive collaborations span legendary figures such as Finucane & Smith, Maude Davey OAM and Brook Andrew, and she has shared the stage with luminaries including Taylor Mac and Alan Cumming.
Regularly appearing at premiere venues and festivals, including Melbourne Recital Centre (VIC), Adelaide Cabaret Festival (SA), Festival of Voices (TAS), Perth International Cabaret Festival (WA) and Joe’s Pub at New York’s Public Theatre (USA), Mama Alto continues to captivate audiences with her dynamic performances and unique artistic vision.
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