No. There were black jazz singers before she was even born.
Billie Holiday-the first black singer with a big band.
break the color barrier and record and perform with white musicians actually this is untrue their was another singer who did that Billie was about the second. Its safe to say she was one of the firsts.
Billie Holiday was one of the first African American Jazz artist .
Billie Holiday didn't go to college.
Billie Holiday was a famous blues and jazz singer who was instrumental in the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s. Her biggest accomplishment is being the most famous female blues singer in history.
Billie Holiday-the first black singer with a big band.
Billie Holiday first sang at the Hot-Cha club.
break the color barrier and record and perform with white musicians actually this is untrue their was another singer who did that Billie was about the second. Its safe to say she was one of the firsts.
Billie Holiday was one of the first African American Jazz artist .
from famous film star billie dove.
Billie Holiday didn't go to college.
Billie Holiday was a famous blues and jazz singer who was instrumental in the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s. Her biggest accomplishment is being the most famous female blues singer in history.
Billie Holiday was never married to Lester Young, even though they did like each other for a little while
The first famous black singer would be nat king Cole.
Billie Holiday's first band was led by the renowned jazz musician, Fletcher Henderson. She joined his band in 1933, performing in various venues and gaining significant exposure. This experience helped her develop her unique vocal style and led to her breakthrough in the music industry. Holiday's time with Henderson marked the beginning of her illustrious career in jazz.
First recorded by Billie Holiday in 1942 - it was a hit for Cliff Richard and The Shadows in 1959.
"Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson was the first music video to air on MTV by a black artist.