Quiana Parler
Sing "Kumbaya" by yourself or with someone else in your group.
Kumbaya, my Lord. Kumbaya~
Kumbaya, my Lord. Kumbaya~
Kumbaya, my Lord. Kumbaya~
Oh Lord, Kumbaya
What was her first instrument?
Violin
What city did he grow up in?
New Orleans
What's the name of the song we listened to in class?
"I"
Say two words that rhyme with "fox"
Box, rocks, talks, lox, locks, socks
What makes a song a good protest song?
Easy to learn, makes people feel united
What are two phrases we could use to describe "Jazz"?
-a conversation
-a democracy
-love
-music of the future
What is his real name?
Troy Andrews
What do you call the part of the song that is catchy and encourages the audience to sing along?
How did "breakdancing" get its name?
Dancers would dance during the breaks in the music.
Perform "Green Sally" with a partner.
Green Sally up,
Green Sally down,
Green Sally bake her possum brown.
What instruments does she play when she performs?
Sings, double bass, electric bass
How did Trombone Shorty get his stage name?
His brother gave it to him. He was small and loved the trombone.
How many Grammy Awards did he win?
27
What do DJs use to mix their music?
Turntable
Which activities did Ms. Quiana mention from her culture?
Jumping rope, weaving, hand games
In 2011, she won a Grammy in which category?
Best New Artist
What does the Trombone Shorty Music Academy offer to students?
Private music lessons, mentorship, business lessons
What's the name of the award he won in 2018?
Pulitzer Prize
What are the four pillars of Hip Hop?
DJ-ing, MC-ing, Breaking, Writing (Graffiti)
What culture did Quiana Parler grow up in?
Gullah Culture
Which two schools has she taught in as a professor?
Berklee School of Music and Harvard University
What was the name of the band he started with his friends?
The 5 o'clock Band
Which city did he grow up in?
Compton
What does M.C. stand for?
Master of Ceremonies