Reflections of a Jazz Theologian

Strange Fruit by Nina Simone

Strange Fruit is a tough song to listen to.  In clear and measured words it captures what was happening in our country most powerfully.  Lynching was a form of terrorism that went unpunished in this country for too long.  Of all of the versions that I've heard, Nina Simone's is the best.  Just a warning, this is not easy to watch...

Strange Fruit by Lady Day

I collect every version of this haunting poem put to music.  Here's Billie Holiday's rendition.