Another name for Chicago Soul because of its lighter approach.
What is SOFT SOUL?
100
Every year, approximately this number of singers audition for the Lyric Opera of Chicago company, in which about a dozen are selected.
What is 400?
100
This Chicago artist is known for his "chipmunk soul" production style, non-gangster sound, and has made worldwide impacts within the Hip Hop industry.
Who is KANYE WEST?
100
This Rock band is one of the longest running and most successful groups, and one of the world's best selling groups of all time.
Who is CHICAGO (formerly known as) CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY?
100
This city has become America's premiere music festival city.
What is CHICAGO?
200
Clarence "Pinetop" Smith is known for some of the earliest recordings of this Chicago style of Blues.
What is BOOGIE WOOGIE?
200
This Chicago orchestra, founded in 1987, has a mission statement to "help america become a true cultural democracy..."
What is the CHICAGO SINFONIETTA?
200
House Music originated in this Chicago nightclub.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!
This Chicago DJ is known for originating House Music while working at this nightclub.
What is THE WAREHOUSE?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!!!
Who is DJ FRANKIE KNUCKLES?
200
This mainstream Chicago Punk/Pop/Rock band has seen national success since the 2000s.
Who is FALL OUT BOY?
200
This is the genre of music Miss Alicia listens to when she studies.
What is CLASSICAL?
300
The historical event when poor black workers from the south came to the north, bringing Jazz and Blues to Chicago.
What is THE GREAT MIGRATION?
300
This is the year in which the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) was renamed from its original name as the Chicago Orchestra.
What is 1913?
300
Another name for rappers with incredibly fast flows.
What are CHOPPERS?
300
This instrument sound brought Chicago Rock music into national exposure in 1965.
What is POP ROCK HORN?
300
This recently new style of Hip Hop was formed on Chicago's South Side.
What is DRILL MUSIC?
400
Known as the most influential Chicago Blues-man for adding an electric guitar and revolutionizing its sound.
Who is MUDDY WATERS?
400
This is one of the oldest orchestras in the United States.
What is the CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (CSO)?
400
Name 2 of the 3 Chicago Hip Hop nicknames.
What is CHI-TOWN, CHIRAQ, and/or CHI-CITY?
400
Since the 2000s, Chicago has remained a hotbed for this type of Rock music due to the city's influences from local record stores and radio stations.
What is INDEPENDENT or INDIE MUSIC?
400
Thomas A. Dorsey began his career as a Blues pianist, but later began composing this style of music to the rhythms of Jazz and Blues.
What is GOSPEL MUSIC?
500
In 1922, Louis Armstrong lived in Chicago and helped to usher in the Jazz Age while playing in this band.
What is KING OLIVER'S CREOLE JAZZ BAND?
500
This opera house is the name of the Lyric Opera of Chicago's current home.
What is the CIVIC OPERA HOUSE?
500
At one point, this Chicago rapper was considered to be the world's fastest rapper.
Who is TWISTA?
500
Heavy Rock and Punk became popular in Chicago during these 2 decades.
What are the 1980s and 1990s?
500
This Rock/ Alternative band is Miss Brittany's favorite band.