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In “Lemonade,” Beyoncé Again Celebrates—and Not Just Appropriates—the Work of African Artists
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In “Lemonade,” Beyoncé Again Celebrates—and Not Just Appropriates—the Work of African Artists

Calum Jacobs Calum Jacobs April 26, 2016 1 min read
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A thin line exists between appreciating a culture and appropriating from it, and musicians are often guilty of the latter. However, Beyonce is one artist who continues to get it right.

In “Lemonade,” Beyoncé Again Celebrates—and Not Just Appropriates—the Work of African Artists
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