Is this a cultural turning point? Beyoncé’s new record Cowboy Carter dives into country music. In America it has prompted furious debate on this controversial genre and its history.
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Cowbey: US Vice President Kamala Harris says Cowboy Carter (image above) reclaims country music’s Black roots. Glossary
Country music - A music genre that began in southern and southwestern USA. It often includes themes of working class American life.
Oklahoma - A state in the south-central USA.
Rodeo - An exhibition or competition in which cowboys show their skills.
Genres - Categories of art, music or writing.
Prejudice - An idea about something, especially a group of people, that is not based on reality.
Slur - An allegation that will harm someone's reputation.
Spoken word - Language, especially poems, that is spoken out loud — not written or sung.
Cynical - Not trusting in the goodness of others.
Virtuoso - Somebody who is highly skilled in music, or another form of art.
Misogyny - Hatred of or discrimination against women. The term comes from the Ancient Greek "miso", meaning "hate", and "gyne", "woman".
Astute - Having the ability to assess a situation quickly and take advantage of it.