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The biography explores the life of Billie Holiday, tracing her journey from her early years in Philadelphia and Baltimore to her rise as a jazz icon in Harlem. It highlights her groundbreaking 1939 recording of "Strange Fruit," which not only propelled her to stardom but also positioned her as a significant figure in civil rights. Despite her passing over six decades ago, her profound impact on music and culture endures, making her legacy a vital part of American history.
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Billie Holiday, Meredith Coleman McGee
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Billie Holiday
- Subtitle
- Jazz Singer
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Meredith Coleman McGee
- Publisher
- Meredith McGee DBA Meredith Etc
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 266
- ISBN13
- 9781737884354
- Series
- Tags
- True Stories, Biographies
- Description
- The biography explores the life of Billie Holiday, tracing her journey from her early years in Philadelphia and Baltimore to her rise as a jazz icon in Harlem. It highlights her groundbreaking 1939 recording of "Strange Fruit," which not only propelled her to stardom but also positioned her as a significant figure in civil rights. Despite her passing over six decades ago, her profound impact on music and culture endures, making her legacy a vital part of American history.