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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Billie_HolidayBillie Holiday - Wikipedia

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   Billie Holiday (born Eleanora Fagan; April 7, 1915 – July 17, 1959) was an American jazz and swing music singer. Nicknamed " Lady Day " by her friend and music partner, Lester Young , Holiday made a significant contribution to jazz music and pop singing.

2. www.britannica.com › biography › Billie-HolidayBillie Holiday | Biography, Music, Movie, Death, & Facts

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   Apr 3, 2024 · Billie Holiday (born April 7, 1915, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died July 17, 1959, New York City, New York) was an American jazz singer, one of the greatest from the 1930s to the ’50s.

3. www.biography.com › musicians › billie-holidayBillie Holiday - Movie, Death & Strange Fruit - Biography

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   Apr 3, 2014 · Updated: Nov 12, 2021. Photo: Carl Van Vechten Collection/Getty Images. (1915-1959) Who Was Billie Holiday? Billie Holiday is considered one of the best jazz vocalists of all time, Holiday...

4. billieholiday.com › bioBio - The Official Website of Billie Holiday

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   Billie Holiday, born April 7, 1915 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was a superstar of her day. She first rose to prominence in the 1930's with a unique style that reinvented the conventions of modern singing and performance.

5. www.pbs.org › wnet › americanmastersAbout Billie Holiday's life and career | American Masters | PBS

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   Jun 8, 2006 · Premiere: 8/4/1986. Considered by many to be the greatest jazz vocalist of all time, Billie Holiday lived a tempestuous and difficult life. Her singing expressed an incredible depth of emotion...

6. billieholiday.comThe Official Billie Holiday Website

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   The official site for the legendary Billie Holiday. Learn about Billie's story and the timeless songs.