Masters of American Music: Billie Holiday
This film showcases the many faces of Billie Holiday, who, along with Louis Armstrong, invented modern jazz singing. The film includes a reading from Holiday's autobiography by stage and screen actress Ruby Dee.
For classroom materials, please to go to Ovation's Arts Ed Toolkit.
60-minute runtime; one-year copyright clearance
Sept 6 at 5:00AM ET/PT
Related Tools & Resources
Masters of American Music: Sarah Vaughan
This documentary recounts the Vaughan’s singing career from her childhood at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church to her debut at the Apollo Theater to her preeminence in the world of jazz through live footage and interviews.
Jack’s Big Music Show
A music-loving puppet and his friends play, sing, and dance in his backyard clubhouse. T
art & music & theater & dance - oh my!
Although many districts are cutting back on their arts programs, some are forming partnerships to augment their offerings.
American Revolutionaries: The Hitmakers
Video clip from Ovation explores artists who have revolutionized the music industry in one way or another.
Music Milestones 1985-2009
Interactive timeline explores major moments in music history.