The Victoria & Albert Museum of London presents an exhibition that celebrates the creative individuality of singing icons. From Maria Callas to Beyoncé, Elton John, Prince and Lady Gaga, all have altered the status quo
The museum shows the influence of ancient Egypt and Nubia on musicians from the African diaspora, but Egyptian authorities consider it Afrocentric and accuse the institution of falsifying history
The singer’s new single ‘Break My Soul’ has confirmed the revival of the genre, which was born in the gay clubs of 1980s Chicago, but fails to break new ground
The track, which combines house and rap elements, was produced by the same team responsible for her smash hit ‘Single Ladies.’ It is the first release from her upcoming album, which will drop on July 29