Ms Tina Knowles: ‘Beyoncé was originally a surname’

Tina Knowles, businesswoman, fashion designer and the mother of icons Beyoncé and Solange Knowles, joined Nuala McGovern in the Woman's Hour studio to discuss her new memoir, Matriarch.

It tells the story of how a resilient little girl, born in difficult times, became a powerhouse, guiding her daughters to their potential.

While speaking about her memoir, Ms Tina, as she’s known, told Nuala about the origins of her daughter’s name, which has eventually become known across the world.

Listen to the full interview on BBC Sounds – it’s the Woman’s Hour episode from 3 June.