Music garners different reactions — especially when it points out a flaw in our society. People don’t often like to be called out or their practices put into question. Few songs have had stronger reactions than Billie Holiday’s rendition of … Continued

The tumultuous life of American singer Billie Holiday is a story that has been powerfully explored in American film and theater. It is a narrative that tells of an important piece of civil rights history, and ends with a tragic … Continued

The United States vs. Billie Holiday is a personal project for Andra Day. She cites Holiday as an early influence on her vocal style. And she chose her stage name as an homage to the performer. Day’s first album came … Continued

Billie Holiday grew up to be one of the most famous American jazz singers, but her life was never easy. She had a tumultuous childhood and struggled with legal issues and drug abuse as an adult. Now, Lee Daniels, famous … Continued