Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday counts in Name 100 Women — legendary jazz singer whose voice defined "Strange Fruit" and 1930s–40s American song.
How to remember her
Gardenia in her hair, tragic phrasing on "Strange Fruit" — if you hear jazz sadness, think Lady Day.
At a glance
- Born
- April 7, 1915
- Died
- July 17, 1959
- Occupation
- Jazz singer
- Nationality
- American
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