CD: Strong Black Woman
Object
Compact Disc
Production date
2017
Object number
2023.30
Physical Description
CD in paper cover case, 'Strong Black Woman' by Joy Mack. Album artwork consists of a black border and photograph of Joy Mack writing on a piece of paper. She is sat next to a typewriter and a black sepia photo in a frame. The artist's name is in capitals on the bottom of the artwork. The reverse side lists the tracks contained on the disc as well as a photo of Joy Mack and a band.
Personal experiences
'Strong Black Woman' is the last release by reggae and lovers' rock singer, Joy Mack. Mack was a successful singer during the 1970s and 1980s. Her first performance was at the Four Aces club in Dalston. Throughout her career, she also worked in cultural education and community organisations.
In an interview conducted by Hackney Museum in 2018 Mack commented on the theme behind the album; 'Strong Black Woman' is about her goal to "rise up [my] black women and motivate them". The songs are inspired by a trip to Ethiopia that Joy Mack took in March 2018 - she was involved in community work, inspirational speeches, school visits and charity work. "I'm a humanitarian person...I like to help my people and see how they live. And the situation is similar" said Mack "black woman struggle is hard".
In an interview conducted by Hackney Museum in 2018 Mack commented on the theme behind the album; 'Strong Black Woman' is about her goal to "rise up [my] black women and motivate them". The songs are inspired by a trip to Ethiopia that Joy Mack took in March 2018 - she was involved in community work, inspirational speeches, school visits and charity work. "I'm a humanitarian person...I like to help my people and see how they live. And the situation is similar" said Mack "black woman struggle is hard".
Associated Organisation
The Four Aces Club (Association)
Associated Person
Joy Mack (Performed by)
Associated Place
Ethiopia (Place)
Material
Card
Plastics
Dimension
Width: 140mm
Length: 124mm
Depth: 5mm
Length: 124mm
Depth: 5mm
Exhibition Label
From the exhibition Roots, Rhythms and Records [4 October 2018 - 16 March 2019]
Joy Mack’s first ever performance was at the Four Aces club in Dalston. She went on to record the reggae hit 'You Had Your Chance' (1978).
Many people in Hackney connected with her musical style which included elements of soul, jazz and even classical music.
Joy Mack’s first ever performance was at the Four Aces club in Dalston. She went on to record the reggae hit 'You Had Your Chance' (1978).
Many people in Hackney connected with her musical style which included elements of soul, jazz and even classical music.
On display?
No
Inscription
STRONG BLACK WOMAN
JOY MACK
1) Empress Menen
2) Strong Black Woman
3) Serious Thing
4) My Beloved
WWW.HITHIOPIANS.COM
INGO@HITHIOPIANS.COM
THE HITHIOPIANS
JOY MACK
1) Empress Menen
2) Strong Black Woman
3) Serious Thing
4) My Beloved
WWW.HITHIOPIANS.COM
INGO@HITHIOPIANS.COM
THE HITHIOPIANS
