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