So I've become a little bit addicted to Billie Holiday. People in my classes always ask, "Who's that? Is that Billie Holiday?" when I play Madeleine Peyroux, so I was curious. I love the music. It's so atmospheric. It makes me feel like I'm in some Depression-era speakeasy, and Billie's up there with a flower in her hair, singing, and everyone is laughing and forgetting their troubles :)

We had dinner with DG at Brick Lane Curry House. They're either connected to London or they just like it...there are references to the Underground (British subway), etc. I hadn't been there in a while. They have a spicy, tomato-coated cauliflower appetizer (lasuni gobi) which is quite good. And I don't even like cauliflower, usually. I also had dakshini korma (veggies in a nice coconut-milk sauce, which is a cozy green).

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This suzy said…
I must confess: I've never heard Billie's music.
11:34 AM
Anonymous said…
What Billy Holiday tunes go best with yoga?
11:54 AM
Bearette said…
Suzy - I actually hadn't heard her before, either. i thought it might be kind of staid and boring. but it's really fun...it kind of makes you get up and dance :)

a - i'm still trying to figure that out. i'm definitely going to play some of her songs at one of my classes soon.
2:32 PM
kj said…
love love love billie holiday. you'll fall for her more and more.
3:39 PM
Anonymous said…
I agree with kj.
12:49 PM
Caro said…
I've only heard one of her songs.

Now I'm curious too.
8:47 PM
verniciousknids said…
BH is a great addiction to have!
8:31 AM
Bearette said…
i'm planning which cds to get next ;)
9:32 AM
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