While everyone is discussing Beyonce’s new country songs, I thought I would add this. Some people don’t know that Blacks have been a part of country music for-e-v-a-h!! 17th Century (1621-1700) – European and African immigrants bring with them to North America their folktales, folk songs, favorite instruments, and musical traditions. Indigenous peoples retain their own folkways. Country Music Timeline >>> Also, here is a … Continue reading My Black Country: A Journey Through Country Music’s Black Past, Present, and Future by Alice Randall