Black History Month Quiz 1. The Blues was only performed by men? True False 2. Muddy Waters pioneered what style of Blues? Piano Blues Electric Blues Texas Blues Delta Blues 3. Which 2 countries or continents were important in the creation of the Blues? Europe and Africa UK and USA UK and Africa USA and Africa 4. What is the most important instrument in the Blues? Violin Piano Guitar Accordian 5. Blues was in the beginning mostly performed by Black musicians, in which decade did it appeal to a white audience and white musicians? 50's and 60's 30's and 40's 70's and 80's 90's 6. Who was known as "The King of Delta Blues"? Muddy Waters Robert Johnson T-Bone Walker Stevie Ray Vaughan 7. How did the American Blues become popular in England in the 50s? An active Facebook page reached new fans Newspapers wrote in-depth articles in The Blues American Blues artists toured Europe Local radio stations played American Blues 8. Nowadays, the Afro American music is often labeled “Rhythm and Blues”, but what was it originally called? Race Music Black Music Music of Black Origin Music of African Origin 9. Where did the first known Blues performers come from? New York Mississippi Delta. Chicago New Orleans 10. 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 Poor education of the performers Extra notes added to a standard Guitar Time's up
