Billie Holiday's Voice Was Always Her Own Holiday was born 100 years ago Tuesday in Philadelphia. Fresh Air jazz critic Kevin Whitehead has some thoughts on Holiday's changing style, her influences, and singers she influenced.

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Billie Holiday's Voice Was Always Her Own

April 7, 20152:51 PM ET

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Kevin Whitehead

Billie Holiday's Voice Was Always Her Own

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