Genre Genie
This genre was a combination of Jazz, Blues and Gospel that was pioneered by artists such as Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Beyonce, and Mariah Carey. This genre focuses on smooth, emotion filled lyrics, singing about love typically.
What is RnB?
We learned about a battle between these two artists over representation in Rock n Roll.
Who are Big Mama Thornton and Elvis Presley?
This rapper turned heads with his hit song, Old Town Road that spawned the idea of Country rap.
Who is Lil Nas X?
This instrument is found primarily in county and folk music. It resembles a guitar but with a sound that is much more twangy and country. You might associate this instrument with farmers or hillbillies.
What is the Banjo?
Big Mama Thornton received this much for her version of Hound Dog.
What is $500?
This genre features the heavy use of samples in created a beat that the artist would rhyme over. This music grew out of the poor neighborhoods of Harlem, New York, and grew to be a voice for those trying to survive in the streets.
What is Hip Hop/Rap?
We learned about this artist and her controversial Grammy win.
Who is Beyonce?
This famous New Orleans Jazz Trumpeter went by the Nickname of "Satchmo". He greatly influenced the early Jazz scene and wrote many iconic songs, such as "What a Wonderful World".
Who is Louis Armstrong?
This instrument has all the keys you could ever need. Just make sure you press the right ones at the right time.
What is a piano?
What are Best Contemporary Country Album and Best Traditional Country Album?
This style of music originated in Louisiana, specifically New Orleans. Pioneered by people like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. There are many different subgenres that evolved from this genre.
What is Jazz?
We learned about this genre which has a couple distinct features. A 12 bar chord progression, a unique scale, and lyrics that follow an AAB pattern. Lyrics focused on the hardship that plagued African Americans in the post civil war era.
What is the Blues?
This rapper has had a proliferous career not only in music but in cameo appearances in movies and shows. His real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. He has appeared on the show "The Voice" as a judge. His alias quite literally means "Investigative Canine".
This instrument shares a name spelling with an animal of a more aquatic nature. However it is pronounced differently to distinguish between the two.
What is a Bass?
Elvis sold this many copies of his version of Hound Dog. Significantly more than anyone else.
What is 10 Million?
This genre has its roots deep in the Black Church. It brings music to the teachings of the Bible in church services.
What is Gospel?
This African American artist is quoted with saying the following line, "If you're doing black music, you should have a core understanding of where that comes from, and the fundamentals - so you're not some bozo thinking you're doing something new"
Who is Anderson Paak?
This female artist was crucial to the development of Rock n Roll. Although her credit was not fairly given, her name is still remembered for the songs it inspired in other artists.
Who is Big Mama Thornton?
This instrument has plenty of strings and comes in two different varieties depending on your choice of digital or analog.
What is a guitar?
This influential African American rapper made history for winning the Pulitzer Prize for music. Becoming the first and only non-classical or jazz artist to ever win the award. His recent performance at the Super bowl displayed why he deserved this award.
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
This genre originated from Europe in upscale dance venues. Disc Jockey's (DJ's) would spin records mixing soul and funk to create this unique sound that created a whole new type of music venue named after this genre.
What is Disco?
This artist was considered "Not Black Enough" by many traditional African American radio stations. They refused to play many of her songs despite her earning numerous awards for her music.
Who is Whitney Houston?
This Band is based out of Chicago, IL and contributed heavily to the development of Funk, Disco, Soul and Blues. Through the fusing of these many different genres they created a unique sound. The group's name is a reference to the basic elements that make up life.
This instrument requires wind to make a sound, however it is quite small in size. It is often associated with country or folk music. It comes in a rectangular shape and can make sound by blowing through the holes in the instrument or sucking air back in through them.
What is the harmonica?
Mr. Verplaetse has had the opportunity to see this famous African American Jazz trumpeter perform live. He was born in New Orleans, the heart of Jazz, and regularly performs with Jazz at the Lincoln Center.
Who is Wynton Marsalis?