Bettye LaVette Unleashes Cover of Billie Holiday’s ‘Strange Fruit’
Blues Hall of Fame legend Bettye LaVette has released a timely cover of Billie Holiday’s standard “Strange Fruit” in conjunction with ongoing protests against systemic racism and violence toward black Americans.
LaVette chose to share the song ahead of schedule due to the current state of the country.
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https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bettye-lavette-strange-fruit-billie-holiday-1014411/