‘God Bless The Child’: Billie Holiday’s anti-nepotism anthem
As the topic of nepotism comes up repeatedly, Billie Holiday's 1940s anthem 'God Bless The Child' remains as essential as ever. Read more here.
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Detroit closes out Black History Month by honoring iconic legends of jazz and blues
The iconic voices of female jazz & blues legends Billie Holiday, Phyllis Hyman, Nancy Wilson and Bessie Smith were honored at ...
Billie Holiday builds herself up, then melts down
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Detroit closes out Black History Month by honoring iconic legends of jazz and blues
The iconic voices of female jazz & blues legends Billie Holiday, Phyllis Hyman, Nancy Wilson and Bessie Smith were honored at Aretha's Jazz Café... Voices honoring female jazz and blues legends ...