Southern Sounds
This city in Tennessee is known as the home of country music
What is Nashville?
This California city is known for its influence on surf rock and The Beach Boys.
What is Los Angeles?
The birthplace of hip hop.
What is the Bronx, New York?
This city is known as the birthplace of Motown.
What is Detroit, Michigan?
The "King of Pop."
Who is Michael Jackson?
This genre, famous in New Orleans, often features brass instruments
What is jazz?
This genre expresses deep emotions of frustration and isolation, popular in the 1990s with bands like Nirvana.
What is grunge?
This genre, known for its smooth harmonies, came from urban areas like Philadelphia and NYC in the '50s and '60s.
What is doo-wop?
This singer from Minneapolis became an icon with his unique blend of funk, rock, and pop, famously known for hits like "Purple Rain."
Who is Prince?
This pop star, born in Houston, is known for powerful vocals, hits like "Love on Top," and being part of Destiny's Child.
Who is Beyoncé?
This Southern state gave us musicians like Ray Charles and Otis Redding
What is Georgia?
This rapper, known for hits like "California Love," was a major part of West Coast hip hop
Who is Tupac Shakur?
Name this tune or artist(s)
What is Empire State of Mind by Jay-Z, Alicia Keys?
Name this tune
What is "My Girl"?
This artist is known for blending country and pop with albums like 1989.
Who is Taylor Swift?
This genre, rooted in the rural South, often features banjos and fiddles.
What is bluegrass?
This funk-rock band from California is known for hits like “Californication” and “Under the Bridge.”
Who are the Red Hot Chili Peppers?
This Boston-born band is best known for their song "Sweet Caroline," which has become a staple at sporting events.
Who are Neil Diamond?
This Detroit-born artist is known for her unique blend of folk, jazz, and R&B, with hits like "At Last" and "I'd Rather Go Blind."
Who is Etta James?
This jazz trumpeter from New Orleans was known for his raspy voice and big smile.
Who is Louis Armstrong?
This genre uses guitar melodies and often expresses feelings of heartache, with emotional storytelling
What is the Blues?
List 3 genres that originated from the West Coast
What is Surf Rock, Hippie Rock, West Coast Hip Hop, or Grunge?
This New Jersey-born singer is known for his hit song "Living on a Prayer"
Who is Bon Jovi?
This genre, popular in the Midwest, mixes rock with blues and soul—think of artists like John Mellencamp
What is heartland rock?
The "Queen of Soul," born in Memphis but raised in Detroit.
Who is Aretha Franklin?