Aug 25th, 2008 · As the 35th anniversary of Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs "Battle of the Sexes" match approaches, co-host Renee Montagne talks to tennis legend Billie Jean King about that famous match. King highlights the lessons that helped her win that match in a new book, Pressure is a Privilege.
Apr 11th, 2008 · Holiday's voice was unlike that of any other singer in her time, and remains unmatched in style. She never simply sang a melody, but made every song her own by changing phrasing, sharpening or dragging out diction, or adding a little drama to a not-too-dramatic tune.
Oct 3rd, 2007 · Few song stylists of any era are as immediately distinctive and arresting as "Lady Day." Her rhythmic instinct for melodies brought vocals to the forefront of jazz expression. As for her voice itself, it remains an influential, inimitable and incredible sounds.
Nov 19th, 2005 · Jazz singer Dianne Reeves is touring with a Billie Holiday tribute show, performing songs first made famous by Lady Day. Part of the challenge: protecting her voice. Reeves recently recorded the soundtrack to the film Goodnight, and Goodluck.
Sep 6th, 2005 · Countless books have been published on the life of Billie Holliday. British writer Julia Blackburn tries a different tack -- in her book With Billie, she collects a series of interviews of some of those who knew the great jazz singer personally.
May 31st, 2005 · Music journalist Ashley Kahn talks about the life and musical legacy of jazz singer Billie Holiday, who would have turned 90 this year. To mark the occasion, Universal Music has released Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection, a boxed set of Holiday's music for which Kahn wrote the liner notes.
May 19th, 2005 · Billie Holiday: The Ultimate Collection, is a two CD/one DVD collection of Holiday performances. Included along with many of the singer's classic songs are some rarely seen appearances of Holiday on 1950s television.