Sammlung: Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday, born Eleanora Fagan on April 7, 1915, was an iconic American jazz and swing singer, widely regarded as one of the greatest vocalists of all time. Nicknamed "Lady Day," her emotive voice and unique phrasing revolutionized jazz singing, influencing countless artists. Holiday gained fame with hits like "What a Little Moonlight Can Do" and became a defining figure in jazz throughout the 1930s and 1940s. Despite personal struggles, her performances at venues like Carnegie Hall and albums like Lady in Satin remain legendary. Holiday’s enduring impact on music is celebrated through multiple posthumous Grammy Awards, and she was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as an early influence.