The New York Times – Music:
A conversation about how the pop superstar’s genre experiments explore race and power, and the implicit politics that come with them.
Category: Knowles, Beyonce
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Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Opens at No. 1 With the Year’s Biggest Sales
The New York Times – Music:
The pop superstar’s new album also reigns on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, the first time a Black woman has led that tally in its 60-year history.
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Popcast (Deluxe): Listening to Beyoncé & Future (and the Discourse)
The New York Times – Music:
How conversation about very specific aspects of the new albums “Cowboy Carter” and “We Don’t Trust You” can obscure talk of their musical quality.
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Why Beyoncé Sends Flowers to Celebrities Like Jack White and Nicki Minaj
The New York Times – Music:
In recent weeks, Beyoncé has sent elaborate all-white arrangements to musicians including Jack White, K. Michelle and Nicki Minaj.
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Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Is a Vivid Mission Statement. Let’s Discuss.
The New York Times – Music:
The pop superstar teased a move to country, then tackled so much more. Three critics and a reporter explore her new album’s inspirations, sounds and stakes.
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‘Cowboy Carter’ Review: Beyoncé’s Country Is America. Every Bit of It.
The New York Times – Music:
On the bold, sprawling “Cowboy Carter,” the superstar plays fast and loose — and twangy — with genre.
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Beyoncé Fans Turn Out in Nashville to Celebrate ‘Cowboy Carter’
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
On Friday night, in the capital of country music, the artist’s fans showed up in force to celebrate “Cowboy Carter.”
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Beyond Beyoncé: Black Women of Country, Past and Present
The New York Times – Music:
Listen to songs from Rhiannon Giddens, Rissi Palmer, Linda Martell and more.
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Beyoncé Takes on Italian Opera for ‘Cowboy Carter’ Track ‘Daughter’
The New York Times – Music:
On the star’s new album, the track “Daughter” includes her take on an 18th-century Italian song most often heard in classical music recitals.