Tina Knowles, mother of Beyonce and Solange, tells her story in new memoir 'Matriarch'
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In her new book 'Matriarch,' Tina Knowles recounts her journey from owning a beauty shop to influencing her daughters, Beyoncé and Solange. The book emphasizes Black entrepreneurship and the complexities of motherhood. Knowles reflects on her upbringing in Texas, her partnership with ex-husband Mathew Knowles, and the significance of sharing personal narratives for future generations. Through her story, she illustrates the importance of individuality in artistry, particularly highlighting an incident involving Beyoncé's hairstyle during a photoshoot, advocating for authenticity over conformity in showbiz.
‘I actually was going to write a book about behind the scenes things with my career in the music business, but it just came out of me once I started writing.’
‘You have to fight to allow the girls to express their style. They’re not going to put your hair in a bun. Why does her hair have to be in a bun?’
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