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HollidayBillie Holiday Place (Manhattan) Present name:139th Street Location:Between Malcolm X Boulevard and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard Honoree: Billie Holiday (1915-1959 ) was an American singer, who began her musical career in Harlem, known equally for her difficult life and her emotive, poignant singing voice. She is considered one of the greatest jazz voices of all time. LL:2008/64 |
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