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Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday, known as Lady Day, had a profound effect on the jazz scene during the 1940s and 1950s. She toured throughout the United States and Europe, singing with such well-known musicians as Benny Goodman, Count Basie, and Lester Young. Holiday was recognized for her moving vocal interpretations, which brought elements of blues and jazz to popular songs.
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