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5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Billie Holiday
“God Bless the Child.” “I’ll Be Seeing You.” And of course, “Strange Fruit.” Ten writers and musicians share what they love about the artistry of Lady Day.
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Timothée Chalamet Sings Live for the Bob Dylan Biopic, ‘A Complete Unknown’
The actor’s vocals so impressed the film’s director that he used the live recordings, instead of those prerecorded in a studio. Here’s a look at other actors who have hit their own high notes in musical biopics.
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Readers Pick the Ultimate Fall Playlist
Listen to reader-submitted songs that capture the moodiness of fall.
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5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Jazz Vocals
Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday and Louis Armstrong were A-list celebrities at the top of their art form. Today’s jazz singers are finding new paths. Listen to these 11 favorites.