Billie Holiday once said, 鈥淣o two people on earth are alike, and it鈥檚 got to be that way in music or it isn鈥檛 music.鈥�
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.
