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Billie Holiday's Life in Weeks
One of the most influential jazz vocalists of all time, known for her deeply personal vocal style and emotional depth. Her rendition of Strange Fruit became a powerful anthem against racial injustice.
Billie Holiday's 2,310 Weeks
Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones
Key Milestones
Moved to Harlem and began singing in nightclubs
Discovered by producer John Hammond and made her first recordings
Recorded Strange Fruit, a haunting protest against lynching
Starred in the film New Orleans
Published her autobiography Lady Sings the Blues
Legacy
Transformed jazz singing with her unique phrasing and emotional intensity. Her recording of Strange Fruit is considered one of the most important songs of the 20th century.
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