Black History Month Quiz 1. Which 2 countries or continents were important in the creation of the Blues? USA and Africa UK and Africa Europe and Africa UK and USA 2. Muddy Waters pioneered what style of Blues? Texas Blues Delta Blues Electric Blues Piano Blues 3. How did the American Blues become popular in England in the 50s? American Blues artists toured Europe Newspapers wrote in-depth articles in The Blues An active Facebook page reached new fans Local radio stations played American Blues 4. In the Blues, “blue-notes” are an important element to the melodies and sound, where do the “blue-notes” come from? African work-songs Not being able to tune an instrument Extra notes added to a standard Guitar Poor education of the performers 5. The Blues was only performed by men? True False 6. What is the most important instrument in the Blues? Accordian Piano Guitar Violin 7. 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 70's and 80's 90's 50's and 60's 8. Where did the first known Blues performers come from? Chicago Mississippi Delta. New Orleans New York 9. Who was known as "The King of Delta Blues"? Muddy Waters T-Bone Walker Robert Johnson Stevie Ray Vaughan 10. Nowadays, the Afro American music is often labeled “Rhythm and Blues”, but what was it originally called? Music of African Origin Music of Black Origin Black Music Race Music Time's up
