Billie Holiday: Master Storyteller

Billie Holiday: Master Storyteller

As we approached Billie Holiday’s 100th birthday earlier this month (April 7, 1915 in Baltimore, MD), numerous musicians, performers, and jazz experts offered opinions about what makes Lady Day so indelible. Some mentioned her unique voice. Many focused on the emotional weight of her songs, remarking how well she translated her own misery and hardship into bluesy jazz. Others shorthanded it, saying…

Julie Elizabeth Powell Sweats Out an Interview with I.B. Nosey

Julie Elizabeth Powell Sweats Out an Interview with I.B. Nosey

  NOSEY: Greetings, cybernuts! This is I.B. Nosey, your official unofficial reporter! Today I’m at the threshold of Chew the Fat Gym-Dandy Spa and— *gasps* What’s going on in here? *stares at all vigorous activity* GIRL: *sitting at desk filing her nails* Hey, fella. Don’t just stand there. Time to get toned and tanned. NOSEY:…