Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' tour, which began its European leg in London, is highlighted as a significant step in her reclamation of country music's Black roots. The tour, also known as 'The Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit,' visually and musically asserts the presence of Black Americans in country music history, featuring references to pioneers like Linda Martell and Son House. The article also touches on the political aesthetics of her performance, including her rendition of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' amidst current political climate.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' tour, which began its European leg in London, is highlighted as a significant step in her reclamation of country music's Black roots. The tour, also known as 'The Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit,' visually and musically asserts the presence of Black Americans in country music history, featuring references to pioneers like Linda Martell and Son House. The article also touches on the political aesthetics of her performance, including her rendition of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' amidst current political climate.
Trending- 1 1931: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo launched.
- 2 1941: Sister Rosetta Tharpe sang 'The Lonesome Road'.
- 3 1956: Chuck Berry blasted 'You Can’t Catch Me' in 'Rock, Rock, Rock!'.
- 4 1957: Little Richard blazed through 'Lucille'.
- 5 1965: Chuck Berry played 'Johnny B Goode' at Hullabaloo A Go Go.
- 6 1967: Jimi Hendrix performed 'The Star-Spangled Banner' at Woodstock.
- 7 1976: Nina Simone sang 'I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free' at Montreux Jazz.
- 8 2001-2007: Beyoncé performed four times at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
- 9 2003: The Chicks experienced a formidable backlash.
- 10 2013: Beyoncé's self-titled visual album released.
- 11 2016: Beyoncé released 'Lemonade' (including 'Daddy Lessons') and performed with The Chicks at the 50th Annual Country Music Association awards.
- 12 October 7, 2023: Hamas-led militants attacked Israel (context for Gaza mention).
- 13 2023: Beyoncé's Renaissance tour in Amsterdam.
- 14 April (unspecified year, likely 2025): Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour kicked off in California.
- 15 Last week (unspecified date, likely June 3-9, 2025): Cowboy Carter tour began its European leg in London.
- Increased awareness and appreciation for the Black roots of country music
- Ongoing debate about Beyoncé's political aesthetics and the redemption of national symbols
- Inspiring Black women and others to explore country music
What: Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' tour, also known as 'The Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit,' is underway, asserting the Black roots of country music through its performances and visual storytelling. The tour's political aesthetics, including the use of American national symbols and the rendition of 'The Star-Spangled Banner,' are also discussed in the context of current political events.
When: Last week (European leg began), April (tour kicked off in California), 2001-2007 (performed at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo), 1931 (Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo launched), 2016 (Lemonade album, Daddy Lessons), 2003 (Chicks backlash), 1967 (Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock), 2013 (self-titled visual album), 2023 (Renaissance tour in Amsterdam), October 7, 2023 (Hamas attack, context for Gaza mention).
Where: London (Tottenham Hotspur Stadium), Houston (Texas), California, Panama, Germany, Nashville, US, UK, Gaza (mentioned in political context).
Why: Beyoncé aims to reclaim and highlight the Black roots of country music, a genre often co-opted and framed as 'not Black,' and to assert Black American identity within national symbols. Her performances also engage with American national symbols and political aesthetics, prompting debate on their redemption in the Trump 2.0 era.
How: Through her 'Cowboy Carter' album and 'The Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit' tour, Beyoncé uses visual storytelling, musical references to Black American pioneers, stage design (e.g., neon bar signs, flying on a horseshoe/Cadillac, riding a mechanical bull), and covers of iconic songs to convey her message.