Impact Pathfinder: Billie Holiday

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Billie Holiday, Lady Day - Torch-Singer
of the Harlem Renaissance

Researched and Presented by Judi Moreillon, Ph.D.

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Questions about Billie Holiday and the Harlem Renaissance

1. How did the circumstances of Billie Holiday's life relate to the Harlem Renaissance?
2. What aspects of Harlem Renaissance culture influenced her music?
3. How is her songwriting or choice of songs similar to other forms of writing during this time period?
4. Why is her music important to the Harlem Renaissance?

Launched: December 2010
Updated: 30 January 2012