My Black Country: The Songs of Alice Randall.

Autor: Cataliotti, Robert H.
Zdroj: Living Blues; May2024, Vol. 55 Issue 3, p51-53, 2p, 1 Color Photograph
Abstrakt: "My Black Country: The Songs of Alice Randall" is an album that celebrates the Black and female presence in country music. The album features performances from 11 contemporary African American country, folk, Americana, and roots music women artists, including Beyoncé and Rhiannon Giddens. The songwriter, Alice Randall, who has written hits for white Nashville stars, aims to reclaim the racial identity of Black artists in country music. The album is praised for its talented artists, material, and the work of producer Ebonie Smith and the backing band. It offers a range of creative approaches and makes a powerful statement about race, genre, and authenticity. [Extracted from the article]
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