Music

Mysteries of Pittsburgh: Where Lena Horne and Billy Strayhorn’s Chaste Musical Love Affair Began

EXCERPT

Singer Lena Horne and Duke Ellington’s alter ego Billy Strayhorn came from Smoketown, Pittsburgh’s vibrant African-American community. That was just the beginning of their bond.

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