Black History Month Quiz 1. Where did the first known Blues performers come from? Mississippi Delta. New Orleans Chicago New York None 2. Which 2 countries or continents were important in the creation of the Blues? Europe and Africa UK and USA USA and Africa UK and Africa None 3. Nowadays, the Afro American music is often labeled “Rhythm and Blues”, but what was it originally called? Black Music Race Music Music of African Origin Music of Black Origin None 4. How did the American Blues become popular in England in the 50s? Local radio stations played American Blues American Blues artists toured Europe An active Facebook page reached new fans Newspapers wrote in-depth articles in The Blues None 5. Who was known as "The King of Delta Blues"? Stevie Ray Vaughan Muddy Waters T-Bone Walker Robert Johnson None 6. The Blues was only performed by men? True False None 7. 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 50's and 60's 30's and 40's 90's None 8. Muddy Waters pioneered what style of Blues? Electric Blues Delta Blues Piano Blues Texas Blues None 9. In the Blues, “blue-notes” are an important element to the melodies and sound, where do the “blue-notes” come from? Poor education of the performers Extra notes added to a standard Guitar African work-songs Not being able to tune an instrument None 10. What is the most important instrument in the Blues? Piano Violin Guitar Accordian None Time's up ← Marcus BonfantiIan Siegal →
