Valerie June's Musical Journey and Influences

Valerie June's Musical Journey and Influences

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video explores Valerie June's musical journey, highlighting her inspirations from nature, church music, and iconic artists like Tina Turner. It delves into her cultural experiences with different church music styles and her diverse musical influences. The visit to the Tina Turner Museum underscores the importance of role models. Valerie's connection to her West Tennessee roots and her family's influence on her work ethic are emphasized. The video concludes with Valerie's dreams as a songwriter and the ongoing journey of artistic aspiration.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural elements are described in the morning scene at the beginning of the video?

Snow and ice

Fog and haze

Wind and dust

Rain and thunder

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which musical influences are mentioned as part of Valerie June's unique Southern sound?

Classical and Opera

Church music and Tina Turner

Jazz and Blues

Rock and Pop

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Valerie describe the difference in singing styles between Black and white churches?

Black churches sing with more rhythm

White churches sing with higher pitches

White churches sing with more instruments

Black churches sing more quietly

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which artists did Valerie explore during her musical journey?

Elvis Presley and The Beatles

Madonna and Michael Jackson

Beyoncé and Jay-Z

Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the Tina Turner Museum for Valerie?

It is where she recorded her first album

It represents her musical beginnings

It was her childhood home

It is a symbol of her role model

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Valerie admire about Tennessee women like Tina Turner and Dolly Parton?

Their fashion sense

Their musical talent

Their big hair and glitter

Their cooking skills

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Valerie recall about her childhood home in West Tennessee?

It was located in a busy city

It was a quiet and isolated place

It was filled with music and hard work

It was a large mansion

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