Black History Month (Entertainment)

What musical tradition is considered the foundation of African American music?

• Spirituals

• Rock

• Jazz

• Hip-Hop

Which genre originated from African American communities in the Deep South in the late 19th century?

• Reggae

• Blues

• Classical

• Country

Which city is considered the birthplace of jazz?

• Detriot

• Chicago

• Memphis

• New Orleans

What famous blues musician was known as the "Beale Street Blues Boy"

• Muddy Waters

• BB King

• Robert Johnson

• Howlin Wolf

Gospel music evolved from which of these musical traditions?

• Jazz and Classical

• Spiritual and Hymns

• Opera

• Pop ans R&B

Who was the first black woman to win a Grammy?

• Ella Fitzgerald

• Whitney Houston

• Natalie Cole

• Lauryn Hill

Who was the first black man to win a Grammy?

• Stevie Wonder

• Tupac

• Count Basie

• Micheal Jackson

This hip-hop group was the first to EVER win an Academy Award for Best Original Song.

• NWA

• Three 6 Mafia

• 8ball & MJG

• A Tribe Called Quest

Which record label was founded by Berry Gordy?

• Atlantic Records

• Def Jam

• Stax Records

• Motown Records

This Memphian and R&B legend was known as the "Queen of Soul"

• Tina Turner

• Aretha Franklin

• Whitney Houston

• Diana Ross