The universe of female pop diva candidates includes Madonna, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa and many other worthies - none more-so than Beyoncé. This singer-dancer-songwriter has been at the top for so long, doing so much so spectacularly well, that her status now is as much international superstar and cultural icon as it is performer. Among her professional bonafides: 28 Grammy wins (tied with Quincy Jones for the most ever); cover of Times’ “100 most influential;” Forbes’ list of self-made women (#55 with $400,000, 000) and much, much more.
It’s not surprising to learn Beyoncé doesn’t feel alive unless she’s creating something, and I admire the creative fierceness and attention to detail she brings to everything: her world tours, albums, music videos, films, fashion.
I also admire the grace with which she’s moved through self-described “betrayals, heartbreaks and disappointments in business and personal partnerships,” emerging with clarity about her own power and a commitment to empowering others, especially women, young artists, under-served communities and “Brown Skin Girl(s),” written for Disney's Lion King. It's also the title of her lush, visually gorgeous 2020 Grammy-winning music video.
Enjoy.
