One of the most important stops on the tour I lead of "Billie Holiday’s Harlem” is 108 West 139th Street. Billie Holiday lived in this apartment building during a crucial period of the early to ...
At first glance, South Durham Street in Upper Fells Point looks like a typical Baltimore street. But look around and you'll ...
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago provides the landscape and inspiration for Marvel's new "Ironheart" series, now streaming on Disney+. Billie Holiday is a key assistant location manager. She said her job was ...
As a jazz vocalist, Billie Holiday was a brilliant interpreter. From her early career in Harlem nightclubs through her success as a recording artist, her unique voice and inventive phrasing brought ...
Billie Holiday records her penultimate album, 'Lady in Satin,' in New York in 1957. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Today, Holiday is revered as one of the most influential musical artists of all ...
Before Nina Simone, Nancy Wilson, or Rachelle Ferrell, there was Billie Holiday, a fierce jazz vocalist who captivated audiences with every note. Known for her unique raspy voice, she made history as ...
“God Bless the Child.” “I’ll Be Seeing You.” And of course, “Strange Fruit.” Ten writers and musicians share what they love about the artistry of Lady Day. Credit...Dante Zaballa Supported by By ...