Origins
R&B was a response to this genre, having the likes of artists such as Duke Ellington, and Ella Fitzgerald?
What is Jazz?
This modern day artist drew heavily from 70's & 80's funk music, and decided to take us UPTOWN.
Who is Bruno Mars?
This girl is on fire. Classically trained as a pianist, this R&B icon came on the scene in the early 2000's.
Who is Alicia Keys?
The beat in music is steady, but the "R" in R&B varies.
What is Rhythm?
T-Boz, Left-Eye & Chilli are the trio that make up this iconic 90s R&B group.
Who is TLC?
R&B blends jazz, soul, gospel and ___ music, which lends to the term R&B.
What is blues?
"What's Going On"? This iconic musician had this great soulful song, and touched on social issues and love in his music.
Who is Marvin Gaye?
Still considered to be "The Princess of R&B", this lovely & talented vocalist let us know that if at first we don't succeed, we can dust ourselves off and try again.
Who is Aaliyah?
4/4 time means 4 beats per measure and the ____ note gets 1 beat.
What is a quarter note?
This group not only did disco, but they have R&B tunes, and made the song entitled "Devotion".
Who is Earth, Wind and Fire?
R&B became a term used by recored labels to market the genre to this target demographic?
What is Urban/African Americans
This multi-instrumentalist/singer had an iconic 1984 film who's title consists of the color of royalty & a liquid form of precipitation.
Who is Prince?
Hailing from South African, this energetic performer makes you crave a glass of water after leaving her performances.
Who is Tyla?
12/8 time means 12 beats per measure and the ___ note gets 1 beat.
What is an eighth note?
This 90s R&B quartet specialized in ballads, and had the hit song, "Its So Hard to say Goodbye to Yesterday".
Who are Boyz II Men?
Consisting of a strong rhythm section, (bass, drums, piano/guitar), R&B music kept a steady _____ to make the music danceable and enhance the groove.
What is beat?
We can't forget this "Blue-Eyed Soul" artist, once a member of The Doobie Brothers before his solo career.
Who Is Michael McDonald?
This singer was an inspiration to Mariah Carey. Having a 5 octave range, her most popular song is "Lovin You".
Who is Minnie Ripperton?
This is an emotional song about love, breakup or longing, that various R&B singers utilized.
What is an R&B Ballad (Ballad)
This iconic group had sustainability all the way up through the late 2000s, with hit songs such as "Before I Let Go" and "Southern Girl".
Who are Frankie Beverly & Maze?
R&B gave rise to soulful singers such as the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, and this singer who's popular song was "Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay".
Who is Otis Redding?
This legendary singer/pianist blended elements of jazz, blues, and gospel in his music. "It Must Be Jesus" inspired him to write a song about a woman way over town.
Who is Ray Charles?
This inspiring vocalist won song of the year on the Grammy Awards in 2021, inspired by the George Floyd incident and other social injustices faced in the black community.
Who is H.E.R.?
R&B consisted of a strong rhythm section, consisting of bass, piano/guitar and ____?
What are drums?
"Pretty Brown Eyes" is the R&B ballad this 90s group proclaimed, having a wealth of their group members on instruments.
Who is Mint Condition?