Black History Month Quiz 1. The Blues was only performed by men?TrueFalse2. Where did the first known Blues performers come from?New YorkChicagoMississippi Delta.New Orleans3. What is the most important instrument in the Blues?PianoGuitarAccordianViolin4. Nowadays, the Afro American music is often labeled “Rhythm and Blues”, but what was it originally called?Music of African OriginRace MusicMusic of Black OriginBlack Music5. 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's50's and 60's90's70's and 80's6. Who was known as "The King of Delta Blues"?T-Bone WalkerMuddy WatersStevie Ray VaughanRobert Johnson7. Muddy Waters pioneered what style of Blues?Texas BluesElectric BluesPiano BluesDelta Blues8. How did the American Blues become popular in England in the 50s?An active Facebook page reached new fansNewspapers wrote in-depth articles in The BluesLocal radio stations played American BluesAmerican Blues artists toured Europe9. In the Blues, “blue-notes” are an important element to the melodies and sound, where do the “blue-notes” come from?Poor education of the performersAfrican work-songsExtra notes added to a standard GuitarNot being able to tune an instrument10. Which 2 countries or continents were important in the creation of the Blues?UK and USAUSA and AfricaUK and AfricaEurope and AfricaTime is Up!
