This week, the Author of With Billie: A New Look at the Unforgettable Lady Day, Julia Blackburn joins Abby in the classroom for a lesson on the iconic Billie Holiday.

Julia shares insight on the inspiration behind Lady Day's decision to go by the stage name Billie Holiday and the many ebbs and flows in her life and music career. Later, Abby asks Julia about Billie Holiday's song 'Strange Fruit' and how her legacy lives on today.

Keep up with Abby after class on Twitter: @AbbyHornacek

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