Play Billie Holiday Harmony Quiz: Test Your Jazz Genius
Billie Holiday Harmony Quiz: Test Your Jazz Genius
Test your knowledge of Billie Holiday’s life, music, and legacy in this engaging quiz that celebrates the jazz icon’s timeless influence.
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Did You Know?
When Billie Holiday performed at Café Society, New York’s first integrated nightclub, in 1939, the audience would fall completely silent and the lights would dim except for a spotlight on Billie during her performance of 'Strange Fruit.'
Practice Questions
Q:What was Billie Holiday’s birth name and where was she born?
A:Her birth name was Eleanora Fagan, born in Philadelphia.
Billie Holiday, originally Eleanora Fagan, was born in 1915 in Philadelphia and raised in Baltimore. Her early struggles and exposure to jazz shaped her emotional depth and later influenced her unique singing style.
Q:What is the title of Billie Holiday’s autobiography?
A:It’s called 'Lady Sings the Blues.'
Published in 1956, 'Lady Sings the Blues' offers a candid look at Holiday’s triumphs and tragedies. The book inspired a major film and deepened public understanding of her remarkable yet troubled journey.
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Did You Know?
In 1937, Billie Holiday became one of the first Black women ever to perform with a top white band when she toured with Artie Shaw’s orchestra, which was highly unusual for the era.