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