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Strange Fruit

by Dunia and Aram

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Originally commissioned by the Specialized Project (specializedproject.com), Dunia and Aram's arrangement of this Billie Holiday classic honors the #BlackLivesMatter movement, and the memory of all those who lost their lives in the struggle against racism and oppression. Proceeds will benefit the Southern Poverty Law Center (www.splcenter.org)

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Southern trees bear strange fruit
Blood on the leaves and blood at the root
Black bodies swinging in the southern breeze
Strange fruit hanging from the poplar trees.

Pastoral scene of the gallant south
The bulging eyes and the twisted mouth
Scent of magnolias, sweet and fresh
Then the sudden smell of burning flesh.

Here is a fruit for the crows to pluck
For the rain to gather, for the wind to suck
For the sun to rot, for the trees to drop
Here is a strange and bitter crop.

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released May 25, 2021
Composed by Abel Meeropol. Arranged by Dunia Best. Vocals, percussion, and ukulele by Dunia Best. Upright bass and guitar by Aram Sinnreich. Produced by Hans Nieswandt.

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Dunia and Aram Silver Spring, Maryland

Dunia & Aram's musical partnership spans decades and genres, from Dunia's seminal ska punk band Agent 99 to their reggae soul project Dubistry & pioneering neo-soul group Brave New Girl. Along the way, they've played together with Grammy winners and luminaries. Their newest project is this indie soul and acoustic ska duo with elements of jazz, punk, and reggae. Debut album BEDFELLOWS (2022 GMO). ... more

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