Andra Day - Strange Fruit [Official Music Video]

Andra Day covers the iconic song "Strange Fruit.” Originally performed by Billie Holiday in 1939, the song protests lynching, a form of racial terror which took more than 4,000 African American lives and reinforced white supremacy. Most states have no memorials commemorating lynching sites, some of which are featured in this video.

Andra, in partnership with the Equal Justice Initiative, sheds light on this difficult history and the ways that racial injustice continues. In order to move forward, we must confront our past.

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[yael]

People be sleeping on Andra Day. Her voice is amazing. Chills all over.

[deonbuford]

My nine yr old daughter just made me listen to Andra Day. I think I have the best little girl 👧🏽 in the universe.

[tonymiller]

This is how my people were treated let the realness of these lyrics sink into your souls

[ashiahindigo]

Its always amazing to see the amounts of hate when we do anything to remember and honor the past. Great remake of an iconic song... Thank you.

[lionessofjudah]

Oh no no, and we can not and will not forget our Strange Fruit of Georgia, Mississippi and South Carolina! Beautiful Rendition from our Sister, Andra Day.

[luanalopes]

I’m glad they didn’t make this too “beautiful” this needs to be as dirty and cruel as it sounds. She did it perfectly. Nothing to be romanticized here, not a song to show off or to make it sound more appropriate.
Good job here

[marquishalsell]

She's about to make history doing the movie about Billie holiday can't wait to see it fr fr

[joeylewis]

GOLDEN GLOBE AWARD WINNER 🏆 congratulations Ms. Day

[strangeAngel]

When i saw the tittle i screamed. RIP Billie Holiday and thank you so much for remaking such an important song.

[gabrielechevarria]

The sound of the creaking rope destroyed me

[ladyshady]

So glad she got the main role in the film about Billie...

[saylynnlessard]

Who’s listening to this in 2020 crying? I am.

[annasamwel]

The pain, the trauma, stolen legacy...all in one. She performed so well.

[MrVb]

As a child I remember Billie Holiday's version of this it made me weep as an adult I remembers Nina Simone version of this and it made me shed a tear and as a full Room older black African American man this version made me cry This young beautiful African Queen made a beautiful rendition of this thank you😔😔😔😔

[princesstiana]

Anti-lynching law still isn't passed.
So sad.

[zwlssyg]

She made this 3 years ago . Fast forward shes playing BILLIE HOLLIDAY . I DONT CARE THAT WAS DESTINY

[manoffewwords]

NEVER AGAIN AND NEVER FORGET! Thank you for this. Rip Billie Holiday.

[danheilman]

She has Holiday's voice -- that little catch when she tests her range. That's Billie all over.

[desra]

The pain in her face and voice.. the rope creaking...chills.

[RenataTheDreemer]

Andra Day's voice makes my bones chill and tears to my eyes, I love her voice. Sang sis! Saaang