BILLIE HOLIDAY: THE LADY really sang the BLUES

From: The Philadelphia Tribune | Date: February 18, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

Stephenson, Tiana
Philadelphia Tribune, The
02-18-2003
When you think of great legendary musicians of the past, who do you think
of? Maybe the Isley Brothers, The Temptations, or Stevie Wonder, but why
don't we take it back a few more decades. Back to the 1940's and 1950's
when there was a woman in the spotlight making memorable music. A woman
that had some flaws and weaknesses that were cancelled out by her
strengths. She broke down boundaries and pushed some buttons on the way. If
you have not figured it out yet, it's Billie Holiday, a.k.a. Lady Day, one
of the greatest jazz/blues artist of all ...

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