Beyoncé Makes History with Legendary Coachella Set
It's hard to think of what Beyoncé hasn't achieved. Since the start of her career, the 'Partition' hitmaker has changed the game. From releasing record-breaking visual albums to putting feminismand racial politics at the forefront of her art, she is a legend.
This weekend, she became the first black woman to headline Coachella and her set was nothing short of sublime.
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Never one to disappoint, the 'End of Time' icon powered through asetlist of her biggest hits ('Formation', 'Drunk In Love'), fan favourites ('I Care', 'Kitty Kat') and even a cover of James Weldon Johnson's black national anthem'Lift Every Voice and Sing'.
Not to mention, she also brought out her husband JAY-Z for their first performance of 'Déjà Vu' in over five years, her sister Solange for a 'Get Me Bodied' dance break and both Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams for a moving Destiny'sChild reunion.
Seeing all three women together again to slay 'Lose My Breath', 'Say My Name' and 'Soldier' was magical.
Backed by a predominantly black marching band and crew of dancers of all shapes and sizes, the performance was notonly a celebration of Beyoncé's talent and discography but it also paid homage to black art and culture inits many various forms.
Unsurprisingly the concert was just as big of a hit online as it was in California. Not only was it the most live-streamed event of Coachella ever but it was also the most tweeted about performance in the festival's entire history. Beyoncé is unmatched.
At the end of the set, Beyoncé said: "thanks for allowing me to be the first black woman to headline”.
She then quipped: "Ain’t that 'bout a b***h?”, echoing our thoughts that such a feat is long overdue.
The reality is that Beyoncé has now set the standard forfestival performances internationally.
She is headlining Coachella again this weekend. We cannot wait to see what else she does.
Words: Sam Prance