Exploring Black Music Traditions

Jake Blount discusses his journey from aspiring psychology major to a scholar and performer of traditional Black folk music. He explores the historical context of Black stringbands and their exclusion from the bluegrass narrative due to racial biases. Blount highlights the impact of race on music categorization and recording practices, which marginalized Black musicians. He introduces his album, The New Faith, an Afro-futurist exploration of Black folk music post-climate crisis, drawing on historical influences and innovative techniques. Blount emphasizes the importance of representing and preserving Black musical traditions.

What was Jake Blount's initial major in college before he focused on music?

• Music

• Psychology

• Literature

• History

Which instrument is central to the music discussed by Jake Blount?

• Violin

• Guitar

• Piano

• Banjo

What was the effect of blackface minstrelsy on the popularity of the banjo?

• It had no effect.

• It made the banjo obsolete.

• It diminished its popularity.

• It popularized the banjo.

How were Black musicians categorized in the early record industry?

• Race records

• Blues records

• Classical records

• Jazz records

What genre were Black musicians expected to perform according to the record industry?

• Rock

• Blues or Jazz

• Country

• Classical

What is the theme of Jake Blount's album 'The New Faith'?

• A collection of traditional folk songs

• A historical recount of Black folk music

• An Afro-futurist story post-climate crisis

• A biography of famous Black musicians

Which tradition is the song 'Once there was no sun' associated with?

• Jazz

• Blues

• Ring shout

• Gospel

What historical text did Jake Blount draw inspiration from for his music?

• The Odyssey

• Shakespeare's plays

• The Bible

• Hans Sloane's text

What rhythmic element is prominently featured in Jake's compositions?

• Snapping

• Foot tapping

• Clapping

• Drumming

What does Jake Blount aim to achieve with his music?

• To entertain a global audience

• To set the record straight about Black music traditions

• To create a new genre

• To collaborate with modern artists