Music has never been just entertainment. Throughout decades, certain songs have served as catalysts for political movements, ...

Before Nina Simone, Nancy Wilson, or Rachelle Ferrell, there was Billie Holiday, a fierce jazz vocalist who captivated audiences with every note. Known for her unique raspy voice, she made history as ...

Ferguson spoke to theartsdesk about her new album of Billie Holiday songs, Lady Sings the Blues, which is released this week to celebrate the centenary of Holiday’s birth. Holiday’s life, on paper a ...

LOS ANGELES, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Billie Holiday, considered one of the greatest jazz singers of all time, has long been remembered for her expressive voice as well as a history of drug and alcohol ...