Billie Holiday

April 7th - Billie Holiday's birthday.  In 2012 it had been 97 years since she was born.


Billie Holiday was a unique, versatile singer and songwriter.
For her individualistic vocal style she had been a fighter.
Her tempo paired with phrasing was novel, rare, original.
She had become a world wide star after succeeding regionally.

Billie was warm in heart willing sincerely embrace her audience.
Her talent, sense of humor or wit – simply admirable, glorious.
Her vibrant voice, tone, intonation were very distinct, touching.
Billie’s phenomenon was noticed and her career started launching.

Billie was natural and outstanding at her jazz improvisations.
Her talent, genius delivering, performing jazz was a sensation.
She felt, internalized and executed melody with lyrics content,
Filled with emotion that was consistent with it - without a doubt.

She had possessed artistic talent, well-trained ear and true voice.
Starting to sing, becoming a singer for her was a prolific choice.
Her creativity, innovation and novelty was almost like revolution.
Billie had found her distinctive flavor, style, approach, solution.

Ms. Holiday was had been emotional performer and artistic spirit.
In jazz community Billie had made her transformation or a pivot.
Her vocal mastery had never compromised songs’ content, meaning.
When integrated two as one, Billie’s performances were thrilling.

Ms. Holiday had fought in life for truth, peace, justice, freedom,
Exuding kindness, generosity, resilience in the Universe’s kingdom.
Her singing voice was like a catalyst between her people and society.
All she had wanted for herself and them been treated with equality.

Today is Billie’s birthday – we are remembering the legend, superstar,
Whose popularity and altitude of all times had been greater than Avatar.
Despite the challenges she had experienced at home and personal life.
Ms. Holiday had never given up and till last days continued to thrive.


Copyright©2012 Mila Alper



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