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