Broadcast: March 16, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
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Episode 6 - The Evolution of Lady Day's Voice
This episode explores how Lady Day's voice changed, evolved, and developed throughout her career. Compositions in the episode include "All of Me", "I Wished on the Moon", "Body and Soul", "Porgy" and more.
The songs are accompanied by comments from Angela Davis, Prof. Farah Jasmine Griffin, Dan Morgenstern, and Lara Downes.
A special feature of this episode is an analysis of Billie's singing style by Scottish vocal coach and singer, Beth Roars.