original the musical is a journey inspired by real events in the life of award winning contemporary blues artist Janiva Magness. The story is told from Janiva's perspective as she reminisces about the pivotal moments of her past reanimated through story and autobiographical original music.

A live blues band on stage, vocalists, dancers, archival photographic and film footage with a touching surprise conclusion will have audiences leaving the theater feeling uplifted, inspired and perhaps most importantly, appreciative of a woman who chose to survive.

JANIVA BACKSTORY from Silky Pants Productions on Vimeo.