Black History Month Quiz 1. In the Blues, “blue-notes” are an important element to the melodies and sound, where do the “blue-notes” come from?Extra notes added to a standard GuitarPoor education of the performersNot being able to tune an instrumentAfrican work-songs2. How did the American Blues become popular in England in the 50s?Newspapers wrote in-depth articles in The BluesLocal radio stations played American BluesAn active Facebook page reached new fansAmerican Blues artists toured Europe3. The Blues was only performed by men?FalseTrue4. Where did the first known Blues performers come from?New OrleansNew YorkChicagoMississippi Delta.5. Which 2 countries or continents were important in the creation of the Blues?UK and AfricaUSA and AfricaEurope and AfricaUK and USA6. What is the most important instrument in the Blues?ViolinGuitarAccordianPiano7. Nowadays, the Afro American music is often labeled “Rhythm and Blues”, but what was it originally called?Race MusicBlack MusicMusic of African OriginMusic of Black Origin8. Who was known as "The King of Delta Blues"?Muddy WatersStevie Ray VaughanRobert JohnsonT-Bone Walker9. Muddy Waters pioneered what style of Blues?Electric BluesDelta BluesTexas BluesPiano Blues10. 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's50's and 60's30's and 40's90'sTime is Up!Time's up
