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Yes. Aside from her incredibly influential talent in vocal jazz, Billy Holiday is also famous for being the first to sing "Strange Fruit," a darkly poetic song about the horrors and brutal violence of racism. The song was early for its time, and was extremely controversial.
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What accomplishments did Billie Holiday do for Maryland?
did billie holiday win any awards?
What nicknames did Billie Holiday go by?
Billie Holiday went by Lady Day.
What is the birth name of Billie Holiday?
Billie Holiday's birth name is Elinore Harris.
What were billie holiday's contributions?
Billie Holiday was one of the first African American Jazz artist .
What are the names of Billie holiday children?
Billie Holiday Children a stor never told find the truth Frank Loweel Johnson and Earl Ernest Johnson
What is billie holiday's occupation?
Billie Holiday is a/an Singer
Is Billie Holiday tall?
Billie Holiday is 5' 5".
What is Billie Holiday's occupation?
Billie Holiday is a/an Singer
What is Billie Holiday's birthday?
Billie Holiday was born on April 7, 1915.
How did Billie Holiday get her last name?
Billie Holiday took the name Holiday from her father, guitarist Clarence Holiday.
What is billie holidays kids names?
what is Billie Holiday kids name
Did Billie Holiday sing or compose?
Billie Holiday was a singer, songwriter and Composer
When was Billie Holiday Sings created?
Billie Holiday Sings was created in 1956.
What was Billie Holiday hometown?
Billie Holiday was born in Philadelphia April 7,1915
What nicknames did Billie Holiday go by?
Billie Holiday went by Lady Day.
What accomplishments did Billie Holiday do for Maryland?
did billie holiday win any awards?
When was An Evening with Billie Holiday created?
An Evening with Billie Holiday was created in 1953-03.
