Al Hunter's album Black Lady is a masterpiece of contemporary folk music. The album showcases Hunter's rich and soulful voice, as well as his exceptional songwriting skills. The album is a tribute to the resilience and strength of black women, and it is filled with powerful and moving lyrics that will leave listeners inspired and moved.
The album's opening track, "Black Lady," sets the tone for the entire album. Hunter's powerful voice and the haunting melody create a sense of urgency and importance that is carried throughout the entire album. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the struggles that black women face, and the strength that they possess to overcome them.
The album's standout tracks include "Sister Mary," a stirring tribute to the nuns who fought for social justice in the 1960s, and "Mississippi Delta," a poignant tribute to the struggles of black women in the rural South. The album also features several powerful ballads, including "The Ballad of Hurricane Carter" and "The Ballad of Emmett Till," which tell the stories of two black men who were unjustly imprisoned and killed.