Billie Holiday
Her phrasing influenced generations of singers. This topic is part of Music Artists within Music. This page currently draws on 4 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
Billie Holiday trivia questions
Billie Holiday was a legendary singer in what genre?
Answer: Jazz
Bonus fact: Her phrasing influenced generations of singers.
What nickname was Billie Holiday commonly known by?
Answer: Lady Day
Bonus fact: Saxophonist Lester Young helped popularize the nickname.
Which haunting protest song about racial violence became closely associated with Billie Holiday?
Answer: Strange Fruit
Bonus fact: Holiday's recording made Strange Fruit a landmark protest song.
Diana Ross portrayed which legendary singer in the film Lady Sings the Blues?
Answer: Billie Holiday
Bonus fact: Ross received an Academy Award nomination for the role.