Witchflower Days: Blues Lady, the Everglades, Mistral, and Cumbria

Thursday, April 7, 2005

Blues Lady, the Everglades, Mistral, and Cumbria

Birthday of singer Billie Holiday, born Eleanora Fagan in Baltimore (1915), known for bringing a personal sense to her songs that was unknown in her time. Her apartment in the Bronx was always open to unemployed musicians, and she left a plate on the table that held money for food and subway fares.... Sign in to see full entry.

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