Male Black Iconic Artists
This American singer, songwriter, musician, and composer is sometimes referred to as "The Genius" and "The High Priest of Soul."
Who is Ray Charles?
Born and raised in Detroit, this singer, songwriter, actress and record producer rose to fame as a founding member and lead singer of the vocal group The Supremes
Who is Diana Ross?
This Senegalese-American singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, and actor helped provide electricity to 600 million Africans.
Who is Akon?
This is the most prominent Jamaican artist and reggae's first superstar
Bob Marley
This singer/songwriter was honored at the BET Soul Train Awards in 2015 and wrote the song Who's Loving You.
Who is Smokey Robinson?
American singer-songwriter whose career has spanned four decades, beginning in the 1970s as the frontwoman and focal point of the funk band Rufus
Who is Chaka Khan?
This singer/songwriter has supported over 40 charities, 25 causes, and even participated in the award winning film Selma
Who is John Legend?
The birthplace of jazz is considered Chicago, Illinois
False
Reggae uses these types of rhythms to create its unique style
Syncopated
Known as the 'King of Pop' and modeled his slick moves after James Brown.
Who is Micheal Jackson?
Californian blues belter whose exquisite recordings have wafted into jazz and soul from the 1950s into the 21st Century. She also took the country by storm with her song At Last
Who is Etta James?
This female artist is the ambassador for Keep A Child Alive, and has travelled to countries such as Uganda, Kenya, and South Africa. She is also a spokesperson for Frum Tha Ground Up.
Who is Alicia Keys?
Dr. Dre was the first rapper to ever receive a Grammy award
False - Will Smith
This was the name of the group Bob Marley sang with early in his career
The Wailers
He was a child prodigy, signing with Motown's Tamla label at the age of 11 and topping the Billboard Hot 100 at the age of 13.
Who is Stevie Wonder?
This American singer, actress, producer, and model was identified as the most awarded female act of all time by the Guinness Book of World Records in 2009.
Who is Whitney Houston?
The list of charities this person supports is both long and varied, but perhaps the greatest contribution she has made is the Survivor Foundation, an organization she founded with fellow group members to help victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Who is Beyonce Knowles?
Most famous Black celebrities partook in the Ice Bucket challenge to raise awareness for ALS.
True,Most artists chose to partake in the challenge to raise money
Either of these terms are early names used for reggae
ska or rock steady
Known as the founding 'Godfather of Soul,' 'Mr. Dynamite,' and 'Soul Brother No. 1," his career lasted over 50 years and influenced the development of several music genres.
Who is James Brown?
She began singing gospel at her father's church as a child and was just looking for a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This dream girl stated "Any time you’re helping someone is very important and, of course, when children are involved"
Jennifer Hudson
The original text of Gospel music was based on the book of the bible Revelation
False - Matthew, Mark, Luke, John (The Gospels)
This is the religion practiced by many reggae artist in Jamaica and abroad
Rastafarianism