Name That Genre
This energetic style blended rhythm and blues with country and became hugely popular in the 1950s.
What is rock and roll?
This 1967 Aretha Franklin hit became an anthem of empowerment and demanded respect.
What is “Respect”?
Known as the “Queen of Soul,” she recorded “Respect” in 1967.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This record label was founded by Berry Gordy in Detroit in 1959.
What is Motown?
This traditional song became a powerful anthem during the Civil Rights Movement.
What is “We Shall Overcome”?
This vocal-group style used close harmonies and often sang romantic songs, like “Only You” by The Platters.
What is doo-wop?
Sam Cooke released this 1964 song about hope and change during the Civil Rights era.
What is “A Change Is Gonna Come”?
This singer and pianist was nicknamed the “Genius” and recorded “What’d I Say.”
Who is Ray Charles?
This Motown girl group recorded “Stop! In the Name of Love” and “You Can’t Hurry Love.”
Who are The Supremes?
This freedom song encouraged people to keep their faith and courage during the struggle for equality.
What is “This Little Light of Mine”?
This genre features expressive vocals, blues rhythms, and strong influences from Black church music.
What is soul?
James Brown’s 1968 song encouraged Black pride with the repeated phrase “Say it loud.”
What is “Say It Loud, I’m Black and I’m Proud”?
This Motown group sang “My Girl” and “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg.”
Who are The Temptations?
This Motown group recorded “Reach Out I’ll Be There” and “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch).”
Who are the Four Tops?
This song, originally a spiritual, was adapted and sung by activists during marches and protests.
What is “Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around”?
This style of jazz became known for improvisation, blues influence, and a hard-driving rhythm.
What is hard bop?
This 1963 Bob Dylan song became associated with the Civil Rights Movement and was famously performed by Peter, Paul and Mary.
What is “Blowin’ in the Wind”?
This singer was known as the “Queen of Gospel” and helped bring gospel influence into popular music.
Who is Mahalia Jackson?
This singer was known as “Little Stevie” before becoming a major Motown star.
Who is Stevie Wonder?
This singer and activist performed at the 1963 March on Washington and was known for her powerful folk voice.
Who is Odetta?
This genre grew from African American blues traditions and often featured amplified guitar and harmonica, especially in Chicago.
What is electric blues?
Nina Simone wrote and performed this 1964 protest song in response to racist violence and injustice in the South.
What is “Mississippi Goddam”?
This singer, pianist, and civil rights activist recorded “Mississippi Goddam” in 1964.
Who is Nina Simone?
This Motown songwriting and production team helped create hits for artists like The Supremes and The Four Tops.
Who are Holland–Dozier–Holland?
This song became associated with the Albany Movement and other Civil Rights protests, with lyrics about refusing to be turned around.
What is “Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around”?