Hosted by the legendary jazz broadcaster Rhonda Hamilton, "No Regrets: The Music & Spirit of Billie Holiday", a 13-part series, offers an intimate and comprehensive exploration of Holiday's journey, from her early life in Baltimore to her rise to stardom and lasting impact on the jazz world. "No Regrets" features exclusive interviews with renowned musicians and scholars, including Karrin Allyson, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Angela Davis, and many more. These experts shed light on Holiday's artistry, her independent spirit, and enduring influence on generations of performers.
Through rich archival recordings and never-before-heard interviews, “No Regrets” paints a vivid portrait of a complex woman whose music continues to resonate deeply today. The series provides a captivating narrative from her early recordings with Benny Goodman to her collaborations with the big bands, her struggles with addiction, and her final years. Listeners experience the evolution of her unparalleled singing style, the power of her iconic rendition of "Strange Fruit," and the profound challenges she faced throughout her life. The series is a history lesson.
"No Regrets: The Music & Spirit of Billie Holiday" is produced by the acclaimed Steve Robinson of New Media Productions. and written insightfully by NEA Jazz Master Willard Jenkins.
Starting this weekend (April 5-6) and the following 12 weeks, "No Regrets: The Music & Spirit of Billie Holiday" airs Saturdays (7am) and Sundays (7pm) on WBGO 88.3 FM, WBGO.ORG and on your WBGO MOBILE APP.