Billie Holiday records her penultimate album, 'Lady in Satin,' in New York in 1957. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Today, Holiday is revered as one of the most influential musical artists of all ...
Today, Holiday is revered as one of the most influential musical artists of all time. Time magazine named her 1939 recording of “Strange Fruit” the song of the 20th century. “In this sad, shadowy song ...
Eds: This story was supplied by The Conversation for AP customers. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. Tracy Fessenden, Arizona State University (THE CONVERSATION) On July 17, 1959, ...