<p>In the first episode of Resonance, we listen to "Strange Fruit" (1939) by Billie Holiday. David discusses its history, looks at the masterful way Billie Holiday sings the song, and considers what its metaphors have to teach us about racial violence today.</p> <p>Learn more: https://resonance.davidmichaeldiaz.com/</p>

Elza Soares and the Sound of Samba

Started in the summer of 2020, Resonance is a podcast that uses music to reflect on contemporary social issues, like social distance, racial violence, and economic uncertainty. We listen to clips of music from the past to make sense of the present and imagine a better future.