This clip presents Billie Holiday singing "Strange Fruit", a song that forever marks the American musical history of the 20th century. The song was the first famous protest song in the United States. Everything has been written about the private life of Billie Holiday: a youth shattered by violence, a marital journey with many lows and an addiction to hard drugs, which ate away a good part of her life. Watch the complete documentary on Qwest TV's 24/7 channels. Find out how to watch here: bit.ly

160K views · 22K reactions | In 1939, Billie Holiday performed “Strange Fruit,” a haunting song about the lynching of Black Americans. She demanded silence and dimmed lights as she sang, turning it into a chilling protest. Despite police warnings to stop performing it, she refused and was later harassed by federal agents for her defiance. | Our Culture | Facebook

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