{"product_id":"billie-holiday-essays-on-the-artistry-and-legacy-9781476674698","title":"Billie Holiday: Essays on the Artistry and Legacy","description":"\u003cp\u003e Eleanora \"Lady Day\" Fagan, better known as Billie Holiday, played a primary role in the development of American jazz culture and in African American history. Devoted to the enduring jazz icon, covering many aspects of her career, image and legacy, these fresh essays range from musical and vocal analyses, to critical assessments of film depictions of the singer, to analysis of the social movements and protests addressed by her signature songs, including her impact on contemporary movements such as #BlackLivesMatter. More than a century after her birth, Billie Holiday's abiding relevance and impact is a testament to the power of musical protest. This collection pays tribute to her creativity, bravery and lasting legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael V. Perez\u003c\/b\u003e is an assistant professor of humanities at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. His poems have appeared in \u003ci\u003eCrab Orchard Review, Route Seven Review, BLOOM, The Journal of Florida Studies\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGlass Poetry Journal\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eJessica McKee\u003c\/b\u003e is an assistant professor of humanities and director of the writing center for the academic advancement center at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Her research interests include popular culture, gender studies, and the intersections of music and literature.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50337982644498,"sku":"9781476674698","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_19184e7e-6001-481e-86c7-66a4606978dc.jpg?v=1727973704","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/billie-holiday-essays-on-the-artistry-and-legacy-9781476674698","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}