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