The Black Music Project
@blackmusicproject
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Billie Holiday, Strange Fruit (1939). Written by Abel Meeropol, a son of Russian Jewish Immigrants, and originally based on his poem about the lynchings in the South during the 30s this song became the ultimate protest, and #Woke anthem when Billie sang it. #wokesongs #BillieHoliday #StrangeFruit
Billie Holiday Strange Fruit with Lyrics on Screen - YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/embed/bckob0AyKCA

07:46 PM - Mar 16, 2023
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In response to The Black Music Project.
She feels every syllable of the song.
08:04 PM - Mar 16, 2023
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Scarab Rose 🟦
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In response to The Black Music Project.
I never knew it was written by the son of Russian Jewish jmmigrants. I'm glad to know that, thanks.
07:57 PM - Mar 16, 2023
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