Steps 23-27 Mbaqanga Quiz

Which artist is known as the 'Princess of Africa'?

• Dolly Rathebe

• Yvonne Chaka Chaka

• Letti Mbuli

• Miriam Makeba

What is the primary musical influence on Mbaqanga?

• Hip Hop

• Classical Music

• Western instrumentation and South African vocal style

• Rock and Roll

Which group is noted for their distinct vocal harmony sound in Mbaqanga?

• Dark City Sisters

• Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens

• The Soul Brothers

• Ladysmith Black Mambazo

What is Umqombothi made from?

• Wheat and barley

• Maize, maize malt, sorghum malt, yeast, and water

• Rice and hops

• Corn and sugar

Who is credited with establishing the electric bass in Mbaqanga?

• West Nkosi

• Simon Baba Mokoena

• Nico Carstens

• Joseph Makwela

What type of rhythm is a defining characteristic of Mbaqanga?

• Waltz

• Polyrhythms

• Bossa Nova

• Samba

Which of the following instruments is NOT typically used in Mbaqanga?

• Saxophone

• Electric guitar

• Pennywhistle

• Cello

What does the term 'groaner' refer to in Mbaqanga?

• A type of dance

• A deep-bass male voice

• A musical instrument

• A vocal harmony style

Which song by Yvonne Chaka Chaka was featured in the movie Hotel Rwanda?

• Pata Pata

• Viva Madiba

• I Cry for Freedom

• Umqombothi

What was the socio-political context of Mbaqanga's development?

• It thrived in the apartheid era

• It was influenced by European settlers

• It was popular in the 1980s

• It emerged during the colonial period