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