Black History Month Quiz 1. Muddy Waters pioneered what style of Blues? Delta Blues Piano Blues Electric Blues Texas Blues 2. Where did the first known Blues performers come from? New Orleans New York Mississippi Delta. Chicago 3. How did the American Blues become popular in England in the 50s? American Blues artists toured Europe An active Facebook page reached new fans Newspapers wrote in-depth articles in The Blues Local radio stations played American Blues 4. The Blues was only performed by men? False True 5. Nowadays, the Afro American music is often labeled “Rhythm and Blues”, but what was it originally called? Race Music Music of African Origin Music of Black Origin Black Music 6. What is the most important instrument in the Blues? Piano Violin Guitar Accordian 7. Which 2 countries or continents were important in the creation of the Blues? USA and Africa Europe and Africa UK and Africa UK and USA 8. In the Blues, “blue-notes” are an important element to the melodies and sound, where do the “blue-notes” come from? Not being able to tune an instrument Extra notes added to a standard Guitar African work-songs Poor education of the performers 9. Who was known as "The King of Delta Blues"? Stevie Ray Vaughan Robert Johnson Muddy Waters T-Bone Walker 10. Blues was in the beginning mostly performed by Black musicians, in which decade did it appeal to a white audience and white musicians? 70's and 80's 30's and 40's 90's 50's and 60's Time's up ← Marcus BonfantiIan Siegal →
