Black History Month Quiz 1. 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 None 2. Blues was in the beginning mostly performed by Black musicians, in which decade did it appeal to a white audience and white musicians? 90's 30's and 40's 70's and 80's 50's and 60's None 3. Muddy Waters pioneered what style of Blues? Electric Blues Delta Blues Piano Blues Texas Blues None 4. Nowadays, the Afro American music is often labeled “Rhythm and Blues”, but what was it originally called? Music of African Origin Black Music Race Music Music of Black Origin None 5. The Blues was only performed by men? True False None 6. What is the most important instrument in the Blues? Violin Piano Accordian Guitar None 7. Who was known as "The King of Delta Blues"? Stevie Ray Vaughan Robert Johnson Muddy Waters T-Bone Walker None 8. How did the American Blues become popular in England in the 50s? Newspapers wrote in-depth articles in The Blues An active Facebook page reached new fans American Blues artists toured Europe Local radio stations played American Blues None 9. In the Blues, “blue-notes” are an important element to the melodies and sound, where do the “blue-notes” come from? African work-songs Extra notes added to a standard Guitar Not being able to tune an instrument Poor education of the performers None 10. Where did the first known Blues performers come from? Chicago New Orleans Mississippi Delta. New York None Time's up ← Marcus BonfantiIan Siegal →
