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Billie Holiday : essays on the artistry and legacy /

""Eleanora "Lady Day" Fagan, better known as Billie Holiday, played a primary role in the development of American jazz culture and in African American history. Devoted to the enduring jazz icon, covering many aspects of her career, image and legacy, these essays range from musica...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Other Authors: Perez, Michael V., 1963- (Editor), McKee, Jessica, 1979- (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2019]
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Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:""Eleanora "Lady Day" Fagan, better known as Billie Holiday, played a primary role in the development of American jazz culture and in African American history. Devoted to the enduring jazz icon, covering many aspects of her career, image and legacy, these essays range from musical and vocal analyses, to critical assessments of film depictions of the singer, to analysis of the social movements and protests addressed by her signature songs, including her impact on contemporary movements such as #BlackLivesMatter. More than a century after her birth, Billie Holiday's abiding relevance and impact is a testament to the power of musical protest. This collection pays tribute to her creativity, bravery and lasting legacy."--
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:1476637083
9781476637082