The Life of Billie Holiday
Title: The Life of Billie Holiday
Category: /Arts & Humanities
Details: Words: 1068 | Pages: 4 (approximately 235 words/page)
The Life of Billie Holiday
Category: /Arts & Humanities
Details: Words: 1068 | Pages: 4 (approximately 235 words/page)
Billie Holiday, probably the singularly most popular jazz vocalist of all time, was plagued by tragedy her entire life. Her grandfather was one of 17 children of a black Virginia slave impregnated by the white Irish plantation owner. When born in Baltimore, MD, Billie's parents were only teenagers; her mother (Sally Fagan) the tender age of 13. Billie's real name was Eleanora Fagan. Shortly after birth, Billie's father (Clarence Holiday) ran off to go on tour and
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