Louis Armstrong Flashcard

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What was Louis Armstrong's main contribution to the world of jazz?

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He was the first African American jazz musician to write an autobiography.

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What event led Louis Armstrong to discover his love for music?

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His stay at the New Orleans Colored Waif's Home for Boys

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What did Louis Armstrong do in the 1940s when he recognized that swing music's days were numbered?

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He formed a smaller band that he would play with for the rest of his career.

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How did Louis Armstrong contribute to the development of jazz music?

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He produced over 60 records in a few years.

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What made Louis Armstrong a significant African American celebrity?

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His personality won over fans of all races, nationalities, and backgrounds

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What is scatting in the context of jazz music?

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A form of improvisational singing

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What did Louis Armstrong do after recognizing the consequences of school segregation on TV?

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He made a public statement condemning segregation.

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What did Louis Armstrong do in 1967 despite suffering a heart attack?

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He produced one of his most well-known songs, 'What a Wonderful World'.

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What did Louis Armstrong do in 1971?

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He was posthumously awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

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What did Louis Armstrong do in 1960 and 1990?

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He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame