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This Woman’s Work: Billie Holiday’s Lady Sings the Blues

This Woman’s Work: Billie Holiday’s Lady Sings the Blues

FromStudio 360 with Kurt Andersen


This Woman’s Work: Billie Holiday’s Lady Sings the Blues

FromStudio 360 with Kurt Andersen

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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
May 21, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This Woman’s Work is a series of stories from Classic Album Sundays and Studio 360, highlighting classic albums by female artists that have made a lasting impact on music and pop culture.This time, we focus on Lady Sings the Blues by legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday. It was released in 1956 to coincide with her autobiography of the same name. By this point in her career, when she was just in her early 40s, Holiday’s voice had taken on a fragile and worn quality. Hardship, abusive relationships, and addiction had taken their toll on her famous instrument. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
May 21, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Peabody Award-winning Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen, from PRI, is a smart and surprising guide to what's happening in pop culture and the arts. Each week, Kurt introduces the people who are creating and shaping our culture. Life is busy – so let Studio 360 steer you to the must-see movie this weekend, the next book for your nightstand, or the song that will change your life. Produced in association with Slate.