Beyoncé is right – music genres can force artists into conformity. But ditching them isn’t an option
- Written by Timothy McKenry, Professor of Music, Australian Catholic University
Beyoncé appeared visibly astonished to hear her album Cowboy Carter had won best country album at this year’s Grammy Awards. Onstage, the singer offered a heartfelt reflection on musical genre:
I think sometimes genre is a code word to keep us in our place as artists and I just want to encourage people to do what they’re...





