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Tag: Billie Holiday
10 Things You Should Know About Benny Goodman
Here are 10 things you should know about Benny Goodman, born 114 years ago today. Folks are still inspired to cut a rug when they hear one of his recordings. We’re featuring his music all day so tune in now!
10 Things You Should Know About Billie Holiday
Here are 10 things you should know about the legendary Billie Holiday, born 108 years ago today. She crafted a singing style that sounded like no one else, before or since.
We’re featuring her music all day on Cladrite Radio, so tune in now!
10 Things You Should Know About Paul Whiteman
Here are 10 things you should know about Paul Whiteman, born 133 years ago today. Known as the King of Jazz during his heyday, Whiteman isn’t afforded that level of respect by many today, but his influence is undeniable. His music may have leaned to the pop side, but in that era, jazz was dance music, so it was pop, in a sense, and Whiteman helped to bring the new sounds to a wider audience.
We’re featuring Whiteman’s music all day today on Cladrite Radio, so tune in now!
10 Things You Should Know About Mildred Bailey
Here are 10 things you should know about the great Mildred Bailey, born 123 years ago today. She was an important link between early jazz performers such as Ethel Waters and Bessie Smith and iconic singers like Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday.
Be sure to tune into Cladrite Radio today; we’ll be playing Bailey’s music all day long.