HISTORY
Where did soul music originate?
The United States of America (USA)
Which artist has been credited as being the "Queen of Soul?"
Aretha Franklin
Known for his smooth voice and activism, this artist sang the hit songs What's Going On and Let's Get It On
Marvin Gaye
Name one feature of soul music?
Catchy rhythms stressed by handclaps
Groove
Extended chords
A traditional soul food breakfast, these creamy ground corn kernels are served savory or sweet.
Grits
Which movement in society had a big impact on soul music?
The Civil Rights movement
Which artist has been credited as being the father of funk music?
CLUE: He sang "I got you (I feel good)"
James Brown
What group recorded September, a soul and funk classic?
Earth, Wind, and Fire
COMPLETE THE SENTENCE: ......... and .................. sections are very common in soul music
Call and response
Which iconic soul food dish became a Sunday dinner staple thanks to its delicious golden-crispy skin?
Fried Chicken
Can you name at least one genre which had an influence on soul music?
Gospel
African
Blues
Jazz
Can you name a modern day soul singer who died in 2011?
CLUE: She was famous for songs like "Rehab" and "Back to Black"
Amy Winehouse
What city is home to Motown Records, a record label that has produced some of the biggest names in the music industry?
Detroit
Which instruments (name 2) are commonly used in soul music?
Vocals/ Backing Vocals String section Piano/ Organ/ Keyboards Horn Electric Guitar Saxophone Bass Trumpet Drum Kit
What year was Aretha Franklin's "Say a Little Prayer for you" released? +/- 5 years
1968
What was happening in America during the 1950s and 60s that had an influence of soul music? CLUE: The civil rights movement was working AGAINST this!
Segregation Discrimination Racism
Who sang "Heard it through the grapevine" - a famous Motown label soul song?
Marvin Gaye
This 1970's dance craze, powered by soul and funk music, became a cultural movement marked by bell-bottoms and platform shoes
Disco
What is the main difference in the lyrics in soul and gospel music?
Soul music is secular (non religious)
Gospel music has sacred themes (religious)
What was soul music a vehicle for?
Speaking about your problems (particularly in the Civil Rights movement!)
A famous speech "I have a dream" was a big part of the Civil Rights movement which influenced soul music. Who gave this speech?
Martin Luther King Jr
Kanye West famously sampled a song by this soul artist. He called his song "Gold Digger"The original song was called "I got a woman". Who was the artist?
Ray Charles
Which artist released the soulful R&B hit Redbone?
Childish Gambino
What year was James Brown's "I got you (I feel good)" released? +/- 5 years
1964
What year was Ray Charles "I got a woman" released?DOUBLE POINTS: what year was Kanye West's "Gold Digger" released? +/- 5 years
1957 2005