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Years before Beyoncé’s tour, an untold history
While Beyoncé continues to grab headlines and awards with her country music concert tour, her success is uncovering the unknown history of the genre. Country is just one of the genres at the heart of American music – genres flourishing and originating in and around New Orleans. Beyoncé is just the latest musician of color…
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