"Why Chiquinha?" refers to a feminist music theater piece about Chiquinha Gonzaga (Francisca Gonzaga), a pioneering Brazilian composer, pianist, and activist (1847–1935) who defied patriarchal norms to become a major figure in Brazilian popular music, known for her bold life and fusion of African rhythms with European styles, establishing genres like choro and carnival music. The title asks why she was so revolutionary and why her story is still relevant, exploring her musical innovation and unconventional life. 

SPRACHEN

Brasilianisches Portugiesisch, Englisch, Deutsch

MIT

Marcela Dias : Noam Carmon : Julia Kadel : Liliana Zienawa

Gefördert (Kreation und Gastspiele) durch Neustart Kultur, Brasilianische Botschaft Berlin, Claussen-Simon-Stiftung, Elisabeth-Kleber-Stiftung, Stadtteilrat Barmbek-Nord, Theaterhaus Berlin-Mitte, Das Weite Theater, Stiftung Volksbank Lüneburger Heide

FOTOS Ruben Kindel