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Abel Meeropol

American songwriter (1903-1986) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 83

Abel Meeropol was an American songwriter and poet whose works were published under his pseudonym Lewis Allan. He wrote the poem and musical setting of "Strange Fruit" (1937), which was recorded by Billie Holiday.

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Awards

Special Achievement Academy Award1946

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1903 to 1986 · aged 83

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