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Billie Holiday "Lady Day" / Rare Footage

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Who was Billie Holiday? Watch our video to discover her story. Subscribe to our channel for more content: @arkadiarecords Billie Holiday (born Eleanora Fagan; April 7, 1915 – July 17, 1959) was an American jazz and swing music singer. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her friend and music partner, Lester Young, Holiday had an innovative influence on jazz music and pop singing. Her vocal style, strongly inspired by jazz instrumentalists, pioneered a new way of manipulating phrasing and tempo. She was known for her vocal delivery and improvisational skills. Enjoy & stay connected with us! Stay in touch with us! FB: https://www.facebook.com/arkadiarecords IG: https://www.instagram.com/arkadiarecords YT: @arkadiarecords Website: https://www.arkadiarecords.com

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Billie Holiday (born Eleanora Fagan; April 7, 1915 – July 17, 1959) was an American jazz and swing music singer. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her friend and music partner, Lester Young, Holiday made significant contributions to jazz music and pop singing. Her vocal style, strongly influenced by jazz instrumentalists, inspired a new way of manipulating phrasing and tempo. Holiday was known for her vocal delivery and improvisational skills. After a turbulent childhood, Holiday began singing in nightclu...

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