Black Music Month Origin
This President Declared June Black Music Month but never officially signed a Presidental Proclamation.
President Jimmy Carter
This genre of music has had an impact on society unlike any other. Extending beyond music, influencing fashion, language and politics.
Hip Hop
These two New Orleans artist are considered the most popular out of their hometown.
Nba Youngboy & Lil Wayne
Enslaved Peoples created this particular style of singing as a means of expressing their emotions and preserving their cultural identity.
Spirituals
Name this showcase that consisted of African American performers created by producer/talent scout John Hammond presented at Carnegie Hall on December 23rd.
From spirituals to swing.
In 2000 Dyana Williams and Philadelphia congress woman Chaka Fattah worked with the United States Congress to pass legislation, House Resolution 509 - The African American Music Bill, it was signed by this president
President Bill Clinton
Artists in this genre of music have often been referred to as "savants" crediting them for their intelligence which created their own language.
Hip Hop
Considered to be one of Jazz Music finest Musicians, this person revolutionized the music world and is often referred to as "Satchmo".
Louis Armstrong
The earliest expressions of music have been found on what continent.
Africa
This theater opened in 1934 and became a cultural mecca and musical landmark in the heart of Harlem NYC.
Apollo Theater
This president changed the name to African American Music Month in 2009.
This genre gave African Americans a voice post-slavery. Expressing the raw emotions of the black experience through storytelling, lyrics and instruments.
Jazz
This artist is one of the most successful artists in his genre of Hip Hop. He reached billionaire status in 2019.
Jay-Z
This Chicago Rapper has only 3 No.1 Hits despite being one of the hottest rappers of his time.
Lil Durk
This person was the first African American Music star to appear on National TV.
Nat King Cole
"For black people music is like breathing. It's a part of our experience, from field hollers to the hip hop of today and every genre in between, because we have influenced everybody from the Rolling Stones to Beatles to Eric Clapton, who cite black music as their well spring. We are talking about America's indigenous music that just happens to be black."
Dyana Williams
These two genres are often not credited to African Americans despite being two of the earliest genres created post- slavery.
Rock n Roll & Country Music
This Person was the first African American to record commercially in 1890.
George W. Johnson
This Philly Rapper has made a large impact as a criminal justice & reform advocate.
Meek Mill
" A vital part of our nations heritage, African American music exemplifies the creative spirit at the heart of American identity and is among the most powerful and innovative creation the world has ever seen."
President Obama
Who founded Black Music Month?
Dyana Williams
Ed Wright
Kenny Gamble
These five genres of music among others were created by African Americans.
1. R&B/ Blues
2. Jazz
3.Country
4.Rock n Roll
5. Gospel
This person was the first to African American artist to win a grammy.
Ella Fitzgerald
Music played a crucial role in the _____ Movement, with songs like "Strange Fruit" serving as powerful athems.
Civil Rights Movement
Name five notable rappers from Detroit.
Open answer