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