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