One of the greatest American artists of all time, for most of her life, Lena Horne endured “Stormy Weather” as the title of her 1943 film and sultry signature song implied. Yet the chanteuse and actress – who possessed one of the most lush voices in the history of recorded music – broke down barriers not only with performances of heartbreaking songs like “Stormy Weather” and Black Coffee,” but also for speaking out about the prejudice she experienced during her early years at MGM. The recipient of a Kennedy Center Honor in 1984, the elegant and wise Horne was a legend with a cause. A life so
