
The Philharmonie de Paris is devoting an exhibition to jazz legend Billie Holiday. Discover the destiny, the struggles and the music of this woman who left her mark not only on music, but also on the history of America.
The Billie Holiday Black Legend exhibition celebrates the timeless influence of this mythical figure who transcended both art and music.
The exhibition is punctuated by major works by Niki de Saint Phalle, Mickalene Thomas, Romare Bearden, Barthélemy Toguo and Raphaël Barontini.
Drawing on her memoirs and repertoire, this first retrospective places Billie Holiday's voice at the center of the experience, revealing the full power of her destiny and artistic genius.
Nearly a century after her heyday, Billie Holiday remains an inexhaustible source of inspiration for artists and an icon capable of moving generations of music lovers around the world.
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Image: Portrait of Billie Holiday and Mister, Downbeat, 1947, Gottlieb, William P.
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