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From DeFord Bailey to Ray Charles to Solange: The Long Lineage of Black Artists Making Country Music Pop
From DeFord Bailey to Ray Charles to Solange: The Long Lineage of Black Artists Making Country Music Pop
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Solange Cancels Coachella Performance Over "Production Delays"

Knowles may be performing at the festival in the future.

Solange will no longer be performing at the 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

The "Almeda" singer was slated to perform at the annual concert alongside Donald Glover, Janelle Monáe, Tame Impala, Ariana Grande, Anderson .Paak, YG, Pusha T, Blood Orange, Burna Boy, and more.

On Sunday (April 7) evening, Coachella issued a statement via its official Twitter account that read, "Due to major production delays, Solange will unfortunately no longer be performing at this year's festival. She sends her sincerest apologies, and looks forward to performing at Coachella in the future."

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At press time, Solange has yet to release a statement on the show cancellation.

Kanye West was also recently added to the lineup and is slated to perform a special Easter Sunday service set.

Coachella will take place in Indio, California at Empire Polo Club from Apr. 12- 14 and Apr. 19-21.