David Margolick

Strange Fruit

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ISBN 13:
9781841952840
author:
David Margolick
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Canongate Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2002
Pages:
164
Dimensions:
19.4 x 13 x 1.6 cm
Genre:
Music Biographies & True Stories Textbook
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£10.81

Description

Billie Holiday's iconic song 'Strange Fruit' is a powerful and haunting portrayal of racism in America. Written by Abel Meeropol, a Jewish communist schoolteacher, its graphic lyrics brought home the horrors of lynching in the South. When Billie Holiday performed it in 1939, controversy followed her wherever she went. The song's impact was felt far beyond the stage, affecting those who experienced it firsthand - musicians, artists, intellectuals, and activists. David Margolick explores how 'Strange Fruit' lived on, even as the Civil Rights Movement gained momentum. This book chronicles its effect on those who witnessed it, revealing a powerful and enduring legacy. Through its story, 'Strange Fruit' remains a potent symbol of resistance against racism and oppression.

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