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Billie Holiday's Voice Was Always Her Own

Billie Holiday was born 100 years ago Tuesday in Philadelphia. Fresh Airjazz critic Kevin Whitehead has some thoughts on Holiday's changing style, her influences, and singers she influenced.

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Kevin Whitehead is the jazz critic for NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross.
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