It could be said that the saving grace this year was the incredible releases of Black new music across every genre and many generations.
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By Jordannah Elizabeth
2021 has been a trying year as the pandemic continues to affect the lives of human beings across the planet. It could be said that the saving grace of this year has been the incredible releases of Black new music across every genre and many generations.
With historical albums from Alice and John Coltrane and new studio albums from the world’s most powerful artists (for better or for worse (Kanye West and Drake), music lovers have had many choices and opportunities to engage with many of their favorite artists’ new collections of music.
Here are 10 Notable Black Albums of 2021. May the new year continue to bring us music and inspire, invigorate and entertain us as much as the passing year.