Brotfabrik Kulturprojekt 21 e.V.

To mark the publication of her book "Warum ich so laut singen kann", Bernadette La Hengst will be reading from the book, telling stories about it and performing some of the songs live.

Bernadette La Hengst is the most multifaceted protagonist of the so-called Hamburg School. "Warum ich so laut singen kann" is the first comprehensive collection of her song lyrics. She is not only a great songwriter and musician, but also a director, choir leader, radio presenter and femme de lettres. In the 1990s, her band Die Braut haut ins Auge was "neither discourse pop nor riot grrrl or pop mainstream" (La Hengst) and therefore too unique for the big market. Bernadette La Hengst is always too pop, too female and too unique. This is precisely why she is one of the most interesting and eloquent German lyricists. Who else can disguise political discourse as love songs as skillfully as Bernadette does in the song "Dilemma". Just turn "The private is political" around and it works wonderfully. Or perhaps turn autobiographical themes into such great lyrics as the title song "Warum ich so laut singen kann"? It will be an entertaining evening where you can immerse yourself in the work of this exceptional artist.

Photo: Brotfabrik

25.9., 8 p.m.

Brotfabrik, Bachmannstr. 2-4, Frankfurt

2for1: 24 € (seat)

25.9., 19-19.30, box office