Quiz on South African Urban Music

What style of music emerged in South Africa during the late 1800s to 1920s?

• Mbube

• Marabi

• Kwela

• Mbaqanga

Which group is credited with developing the isicathamiya style in the 1960s?

• King Star Brothers

• Manhattan Brothers

• Miriam Makeba

• Hugh Masekela

What genre is commonly referred to as a fusion of traditional melodies and American minstrelsy?

• Kwela

• Isicathamiya

• Marabi

• Mbaqanga

Who wrote the Southern African National Anthem in 1897?

• Orpheus McAdoo

• Miriam Makeba

• Enoch Sontonga

• Hugh Masekela

What was the primary influence on black urban popular music in South Africa?

• American minstrel shows

• European classical music

• Zulu isicathamiya

• Asian folk music

Which law divided South African cities into separate areas based on racial lines?

• The Bantu Education Act

• The Pass Laws

• The Land Act

• The Group Areas Act

What type of music is characterized by an endlessly repeated chord sequence?

• Mbaqanga

• Marabi

• Kwela

• Isicathamiya

What was the impact of American movies and records on South African music?

• Led to the decline of local music

• No significant impact

• Eliminated traditional music forms

• Encouraged the development of African Jazz

Which musical genre is known for its use of the pennywhistle?

• Mbaqanga

• Kwela

• Marabi

• Isicathamiya

What was the primary focus of the song 'Meadowlands'?

• Cultural heritage

• Celebration of freedom

• Racial issues in South Africa

• Love and relationships