
The United States vs. Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday helped shape American popular music with her voice and unique style. But, one song in particular has become her greatest legacy — "Strange Fruit." The song paints an unflinching picture of racial violence, and it was an unexpected hit. But singing it brought serious consequences.
If you would like to read more on the topic, here's a list:
- If You Can't Be Free, Be a Mystery: In Search of Billie Holiday by Farah Jasmine Griffin
- Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugsby Johann Hari
- Lady Sings the Blues by Billie Holiday and William Dufty
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