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beyoncé’s ‘blackbiird’ revives a symbol that has inspired centuries of black artists

Beyoncé’s ‘Blackbiird’ Revives a Symbol That Has Inspired Centuries of Black Artists

'Blackbiird' is a rendition of the Beatles’ 'Blackbird,' from their 1968 White Album. The Beatles’ 'Blackbird' has a folk bent, but they were certainly influenced by country and other American genres, especially Black rhythm and blues