PLAYLIST
DON’T EXPLAIN BILLIE HOLIDAY

May 17, 2016 | by Ross Eustis

Billie Holiday, Downbeat, NYC, February 1947 (William Gottlieb Collection)

Billie Holiday's influence is immeasurable. It's transcended generations, and will continue to do so for generations to come. We've instead curated a "Don't Explain" Billie Holiday playlist highlighting the many artists, young and old, who've honored Lady Day through music – from Nina Simone and Abbey Lincoln, to José James and Cassandra Wilson.