Black Is Beautiful
Della Reese · 1971
36 min · 10 tracks · jazz
Soulful rhythms intertwine with powerful vocals, delivering a message of empowerment and cultural pride.
Top tracks — play these first
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Games People Play Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Compared to What — This track stands out for its biting critique of societal norms, delivered through Reese’s powerful vocals that merge jazz and soul elements seamlessly.
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Choice of Colors — A poignant anthem celebrating diversity, this song showcases Reese's emotional depth and commitment to uplifting messages within her music.
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Proud Mary — Reese's rendition of this classic is imbued with a soulful interpretation that transforms it into a powerful statement about resilience and strength.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- uplifting anthems for social change
- short bursts of heartfelt expression
- joyful melodies for community gatherings
- reflective moments of personal connection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- want heavy instrumental focus
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — This album explores themes and sounds that differ from earlier works.
- Career context
- By 1971, Della Reese was transitioning from her successful career as a television star and vocalist to a celebrated recording artist. 'Black Is Beautiful' followed her notable work in the late 1960s and marked a significant artistic direction that highlighted themes of racial pride and social consciousness.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ella Fitzgerald· Sarah Vaughan· Billie Holiday
Tracklist
- 1 Games People Play Start here 5:12
- 2 Compared to What 2:49
- 3 Choice of Colors 3:09
- 4 Get Together 3:40
- 5 With Pen in Hand 4:38
- 6 Comment 3:11
- 7 Proud Mary 3:36
- 8 You Know How Love Is 4:24
- 9 Cycles 3:14
- 10 If Everybody in the World Loved Everybody in the World 3:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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