@washingtonpost: A surprise release. Twelve songs. A 65-minute visual album. Poetry by Warsan Shire. References to African and African American history. A meditation on love, betrayal, grief and resilience. Beyoncé's “Lemonade” arrived in 2016 as more than an album, blending music, film and art into a work that challenged the boundaries of pop culture and sparked conversations about race, Black womanhood and identity. Its influence reached far beyond the music industry. More from The Washington Post at the link in our bio. #beyonce #lemonade #music