Black History Month Music

Black History Month Music

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Multiple Choice

Who is the "Father of Black History?"

• Frederick Douglass

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Cater G. Woodson

• Abraham Lincoln

Carter G. Woodson

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Poll

Dr. Woodson was also

• Historian

• Author

• Journalist

• Minister

Dr. Woodson was also

• An Author

• A Historian

• A Journalist

The First Black History Celebration

Created in 1926

Multiple Choice

How long was the first celebration of Black History?

• one day

• one week

• one month

• one year

A week long

• The 2nd week of February was chosen because it coincided with the birthday of Abraham Lincoln on February 12

• And Frederick Douglass on February 20

• The first celebration of Black History Month took place at Kent State University from January 2 to February 28, 1970

Mr. Brown's Memory Lane

Multiple Choice

Which American singer, songwriter and dancer was dubbed the "King of Pop."

• Prince

• Michael Jackson

• Ray Charles

• James Brown

Michael Jackson

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25th Motown Anniversary Special

1983

What is Motown?

Poll

What is Motown?

• Nickname for Detroit

• Record Company

• Most Successful soul Music Labels

• Founded by Berry Gordy

The Hitsville U.S.A. Motown building, at 2648 West Grand Boulevard in Detroit, Motown's headquarters from 1959 to 1968, which became the Motown Historical Museum in 1985

The Harlem Renaissance

The significance, the birth of, the celebration of....

Multiple Choice

What is the Harlem Renaissance?

• The home of the poet and writer, Langston Hughes

• A movement that promoted music and literary works of African Americans

• A type of poetry written from the experiences of African Americans

• A dance move

On Wednesday we will continue with the Harlem Renaissance and the influences of music and the arts in America.

Open Ended

Perform a google search about the Harlem Renaissance and identify musicians, performers and styles of music that contributed to this time period.

Multiple Choice

This person was an American composer, pianist, and leader of a jazz orchestra from 1923 until his death in 1974.

• Duke Ellington

• Nat King Cole

• P Diddy

• Ray Charles

Multiple Choice

This performer scored hits with "What's Going On", "Mercy Mercy Me", and "Let's Get it On".

• John Coltrane

• The Pointer Sisters

• Aretha Franklin

• Marvin Gaye

Multiple Choice

Some hits include "Jump", "So Excited" and "He's So Shy".

• The Pointer Sisters

• Natalie Cole

• Eartha Kitt

• Nina Simone

Multiple Choice

This saxophone player invented free jazz.

• Louis Armstrong

• Tom Morello

• B.B. King

• John Coltrane

Multiple Choice

This singer performed at the Lincoln Memorial in 1939 after being denied a performance at a segregated auditorium.

• Marian Anderson

• Eartha Kitt

• Natalie Cole

• Billie Holiday

Multiple Choice

This singer was called the Queen of Soul.

• Nina Simone

• Natalie Cole

• Billie Holiday

• Aretha Frankliin

Multiple Choice

This singer's vocal style was based on the phrasings of jazz instrumentalists.

• Nina Simone

• Eartha Kitt

• Marvin Gaye

• Billie Holiday

Multiple Choice

This musical artist performed with her famous father after he passed away.

• Natalie Cole

• Nina Simone

• Aretha Franklin

• Billie Holliday