Throughout the course of the 20th century, the public has long been enamored with the life and legacy of Billie Holiday. Her vocal delivery and stage presence brought this Baltimore native to the ...
“Billie, you’re a genius,” wrote songwriter Stephin Merritt of the band the Magnetic Fields, “enough to be a fool.” The “Billie” in question, jazz singer Billie Holiday, is remembered almost equally ...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A movie that gives a small view into the life and struggles of Jazz/Blues singer Billie Holiday is turning 50 and you can see it on the big screen. "Lady Sings the Blues" is marking ...