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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.

1915–1959 American Jazz Singer 2,310 weeks (44 years)

Billie Holiday's 2,310 Weeks

Each box represents one week. Lived weeks Key milestones

2,310
Total Weeks
16,170
Days Lived
5
Key Milestones
44
Years

Key Milestones

Age 13 · Week ~676

Moved to Harlem and began singing in nightclubs

Age 18 · Week ~936

Discovered by producer John Hammond and made her first recordings

Age 24 · Week ~1,248

Recorded Strange Fruit, a haunting protest against lynching

Age 31 · Week ~1,612

Starred in the film New Orleans

Age 41 · Week ~2,132

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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