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.
The new Beyoncé album dividing America

Glossary
Country music - A music genre that began in southern and southwestern USA. It often includes themes of working class American life.
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.
Misogyny - Hatred of or discrimination against women. The term comes from the Ancient Greek "miso", meaning "hate", and "gyne", "woman".
Stetson - A famous American hat brand, often worn by cowboys.