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Despite being in her 90s, she decided to form a metal band with Pedro. They took the name The TritoneKings, with Inge handling lyric writing duties, and Pedro and the rest of the band writing the music. This new creative outlet allowed Inge to spread her message to a whole new audience. She and the band have taken part in various competitions, such as Switzerland’s Got Talent and America’s Got Talent, and their songs have thousands of views online. “I can write my poetry, except nobody would hear it,” Inge said, “but if I take part in the competitions, millions of people hear it on YouTube.” But what exactly is Inge Gingsberg’s message? “Every one of my songs has a message,” she said. “The first one is don’t destroy what you can’t replace. But the second is a very heavy message to it: you can’t avoid death, so laugh about it.” Despite the intense nature of her chosen musical genre, Inge’s philosophy is ultimately a positive one. Despite all of the hardships she has faced in her life, Inge has always managed to look on the bright side: “Naturally, I always smiled. I smiled myself from poor to rich. I smiled my way out of the Holocaust.”
You can learn more about Inge Ginsberg in the short film “Death Metal Grandma”, directed by Leah Galant. The film highlights the importance of learning from the wisdom of older generations. Understanding the perspectives of individuals like Inge is always important, especially so in times of political upheaval. Leah Galant hopes that his film will inspire people to appreciate their elders while they can: “I want everyone to call up their grandparents and tell them they love them!” Sources: NY Times, Wikipedia