Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday

(1915–1959) actor United States

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[Wikidata] American jazz singer (1915–1959)... | [Wikipedia] Billie Holiday was an American jazz and swing music singer. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her friend and music partner, Lester Young, Holiday made significant contributions to jazz music and pop singing. Her vocal style, strongly influenced by jazz instrumentalists, inspired a new way of manipulating phra

About Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday was an American jazz and swing music singer. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her friend and music partner, Lester Young, Holiday made significant contributions to jazz music and pop singing. Her vocal style, strongly influenced by jazz instrumentalists, inspired a new way of manipulating phrasing and tempo. Holiday was known for her vocal delivery and improvisational skills.

Known for:

God Bless the Child

Notable works:

Lady sings the blues

Awards:

Grammy Hall of Fame|Rock and Roll Hall of Fame|Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award|National Women's Hall of Fame|Maryland Women's Hall of Fame|star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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