Billie Holiday once said, “No two people on earth are alike, and it’s got to be that way in music or it isn’t music.”
As we look back on her life and legacy, we gain a deep appreciation for Holiday's unique voice and the authenticity and openness of her approach to music. Even as she struggled with drugs, alcohol, abusive relationships and racism, she maintained a raw understanding of her perspective.
Listen to our contemplation of Billie Holiday's life and works below.