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Goema superstar: how composer Mac McKenzie reshaped the sound of Cape Town

Mac McKenzie (1951-2024) took Cape Town’s unique carnival sounds and added punk. © Paul Darné by Valmont Layne, University of the Western Cape Gerald “Mac” McKenzie passed...

Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ gallops to No. 1, making history on Billboard 200 chart

  Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has once again broken barriers and records in the music industry, as her new album “Cowboy Carter” rode triumphantly to the top...

The most important voice on Beyoncé’s new album

by William Nash, Middlebury One of the most impressive parts of Beyoncé’s new album, “Cowboy Carter,” is her roster of collaborators, which includes rising country...

Why Black country matters, and not just because of Beyoncé

This post was originally published on Word In Black By Aaron Foley The ascendance of Beyoncé the country music singer — following the rise of Beyoncé the dance...

With Beyoncé’s foray into country music, the genre is finally breaking free from the stereotypes that have long dogged it

Beyoncé and her husband, Jay-Z, at the 66th Grammy Awards on Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images by William Nash, Middlebury On Super Bowl...

Tracy Chapman makes history as first Black songwriter to win CMA song of the year

In a historic and long-overdue triumph, Tracy Chapman has become the first Black songwriter to win the Country Music Association (CMA) Song of the...

Empowerment, individual strength and the many facets of love: why I fell for Tina Turner

EPA/BRITTA PEDERSEN by Leigh Carriage, Southern Cross University For singers – amateur and professional alike – the name Tina Turner evokes instant reverence: Turner is a...

Who invented music? The search for stone flutes, clay whistles and the dawn of song

by Laura Dallman, University of Florida Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert...

Was there anything real about Elvis Presley?

Pinpointing Elvis Presley’s true persona can depend on when and whom you ask. Don Cravens/Getty Images by Michael T. Bertrand, Tennessee State University In Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis,”...

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