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

The 93rd Academy Awards will take place on April 25th 2021. Since the ceremony was pushed back from its usual February slotting, it has extended the eligibility period for films coming out in the beginning of the new year. Films … Continued