Billie Holiday

Abstract: 10 pages in length. Sprung forth into a world of racial intolerance combined with a significant appreciation for music, Billie Holiday set the stage for other black artists to follow. Her gutsy vocals and equally solid physical presence established her as one of the music industry's most prominent figures. Her music was able to reach people who had heretofore not learned to appreciate the sultry sounds of jazz, which

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Catagory: Film & Television

Subcatagory: Music, Film, Television, Theater & Photography

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