Milwaukee's SistaStrings shine on Alice Randall's 'My Black Country'

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Tarik Moody
April 14, 2024
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In country music, where Black voices have long been underrepresented, songwriter Alice Randall’s latest project, “My Black Country – The Songs of Alice Randall,” is a beacon of change. The album, released alongside Randall’s memoir of the same name, celebrates the Black roots and ongoing influence in the genre while showcasing the immense talent of contemporary Black female artists. Among the standout tracks is “Girls Ride Horses,” performed by the Milwaukee natives SistaStrings.

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