Billie Holiday; Shoì„Ichi Yui; Kyosen Oì„Hashi
1 book
About the Author
Billie Holiday, the legendary jazz singer whose voice embodied the soul of the blues, was born Eleanora Fagan in Philadelphia in 1915 and rose to fame in the 1930s with her haunting interpretations of songs like 'Strange Fruit.' Her life, marked by profound triumphs and heartbreaking struggles including racism, addiction, and personal turmoil, is chronicled in her autobiography '奇妙な果実―ビリー・ホリデイ自伝,' co-authored with William Dufty, offering an intimate glimpse into the woman behind the myth. Holiday's artistry influenced generations, blending raw emotion with unparalleled vocal phrasing, until her untimely death in 1959. Shoì„Ichi Yui and Kyosen Oì„Hashi, as collaborators, brought this poignant narrative to Japanese readers, preserving her legacy across cultures.
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introspective
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Books by Billie Holiday; Shoì„Ichi Yui; Kyosen Oì„Hashi
