Women singers — United States — Biography

  • A tribute to Madame Florence Foster Jenkins

    A tribute to the satirical singing and recording art of Madame Florence Foster Jenkins (1868 – 1944). Prepared and presented by Melvin Jahn. Included are rare recordings of her singing; an interview with her accompanist, Cosmé McMoon from an RCA record; and a review of her press. Her final words: “Some say I couldn’t sing,…

  • Memorial for Lady Day (Part 1 of 2)

    Pauline Jones reads from Billie Holiday’s autobiography, with recorded songs by Holiday played throughout the program. The program was created as a memorial to be played on the anniversary of Billie Holiday’s death. In the KPFA Folio, the program was originally described as being read by Henrietta Harris. Part one.

  • Memorial for Lady Day (Part 2 of 2)

    Pauline Jones reads from Billie Holiday’s autobiography, with recorded songs by Holiday played throughout the program. The program was created as a memorial to be played on the anniversary of Billie Holiday’s death. In the KPFA Folio, the program was originally described as being read by Henrietta Harris. Part two.