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Billie Holiday (Volume 1, Podcast 7)


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Billie Holiday, Lady Day Sometimes the most remarkable artistic genius can emerge from the humblest of beginnings.  Sarah Julia Harris was born on August 16, 1895 in Baltimore, MD.  Disowned by her father, she was raised by her mother, who ultimately married another man and had two more children.  Like her siblings, Sarah, nicknamed “Sadie”, began working at cleaning jobs at an early age, a lack of education rendered her virtually illiterate.  She was employed … Continue reading Billie Holiday (Volume 1, Podcast 7) →
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