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