Eleanora Fagan AKA Billie Holiday
1915 - 1959
American singer
Oil on canvas
36" x 48"
Lady Day, the Queen of Song. She stood out from contemporaries like Ella Fitzgerald, Anita O'Day, Sarah Vaughn and Dinah Washington because of her expressive style and dramatic delivery. Known for her unique phrasing and shaping of melodies. Also known for being a raging alcoholic and heroin addict. And even though she was long suffering in that department, had a slew of additional personal problems that led to multiple abusive relationships and eventually jail time, she was unarguably one of the most talented and influential singers in the history of American music. Her influence on pop singing cannot be stressed enough.
very nice. I like the tropical background. better than jail bars. good call!
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