About this episode
On this episode of ‘Black Girl Songbook,’ host Danyel Smith is reclaiming the sultry sound of jazz by celebrating the life, impact, and influence of Billie Holiday’s music that shows up in notes from our favorite artists like Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, and Diana Ross, among others. Plus, Danyel speaks about “male groupies” and Billie Holiday’s husband, Louis McKay, making a gross attempt at rewriting his part in history as a hero in Holiday’s biopic 'Lady Sings the Blues.'
Host: Danyel Smith
Producers: Trudy Joseph and Donnie Beacham
Guest Booking: Allyson Turner
Story Consultant: Taj Rani
Sound Design: DJ Steve Porter
Production Supervision: Juliet Litman, Chelsea Stark Jones
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Get every episode summarized
Each time Black Girl Songbook publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Hosts & guests
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from Black Girl Songbook
When Stephanie Mills Thinks of "Home" | Chapter 35
Black Girl Songbook
Jun 29, 20221:24:23pending
Black Girl Groups Are Always En Vogue | Chapter 34
Black Girl Songbook
Jun 15, 20221:15:46pending
The Black Girl Genius of Mariah Carey | Chapter 33
Black Girl Songbook
Jun 8, 20221:21:20pending
Donnie Simpson: The Golden Voice And R&B’s Golden Girls | Chapter 32
Black Girl Songbook
May 18, 20221:05:18pending