Steps ALL Kwela Music Quiz

What does the name 'kwela' mean in Zulu?

• Dance

• Music

• Joy

• Get up

Which instrument is primarily associated with kwela music?

• Saxophone

• Piano

• Penny Whistle

• Guitar

In which decade did kwela music emerge?

• 1970s

• 1940s

• 1960s

• 1950s

What socio-political event influenced the rise of kwela music?

• The Group Areas Act of 1950

• The establishment of the ANC

• World War II

• The end of apartheid

Which of the following artists is known for the song 'Tom Hark'?

• Lemmy Mabaso

• Miriam Makeba

• Elias Lerole

• Spokes Mashiyane

What type of dance is associated with kwela music?

• Samba

• Pata Pata

• Tango

• Waltz

Which musical style did kwela evolve into by the late 1950s?

• Sax Jive

• Mbaqanga

• Marabi

• Jazz Fusion

Who was the first Black South African musician to receive royalties for his recordings?

• Spokes Mashiyane

• Fred Woodridge

• Lemmy Mabaso

• Strike Vilakazi

What was a common use of the penny whistle in kwela music?

• To create harmony

• To warn of police presence

• To play solo performances

• To accompany choirs

Which of the following was a characteristic of kwela music?

• Complex harmonies

• Long instrumental solos

• Focus on melody

• Heavy use of percussion