Country Music
Who was the first and only African-American inducted into the Grand Ole Opry?
Charlie Pride
What popular singer wrote the theme song for the movie, Shaft?
Isaac Hayes
Nicknamed Satchmo, this trumpet player was one of the most influential artists in jazz.
Name the hip-hop group that created the theme song "Fight the Power" to Spike Lee's film, Do The Right Thing?
Public Enemy
In what southern city can you visit Beale Street, internationally known for it's blues music?
Memphis, TN
In 2009, who became the first African American to win Best New Artist ad the CMA?
Darious Rucker
In 1989 who were the co-founders of LaFace Records, a joint venture with Arista Records?
Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds and L.A. Reid
Who was born Steveland Morris?
Stevie Wonder
What was the name of the first hip-hop group to break into the mainstream American culture in the early 80s?
Run-DMC
What town did Michael Jackson grow up in?
Gary, IN
Who is the country rapper that is a member of MusikMafia?
Cowboy Troy
What major recording artist started Motown Records in 1959?
Berry Gordy, Jr.
Annie Mae Bullock is better known as whom?
Tina Turner
The first rap song to achieve commercial success was "Rapper's Delight". What was the name of the group that recorded this single in 1979?
Sugarhill Gang
What southern city is known as the birthplace of jazz?
New Orleans, LA
A pioneer in the genre of Soul music in the 50s, he integrated country and pop music in the 60s.
Ray Charles
Who formed So So Def Records in 1993?
Jermaine Dupri
What was jazz musician Charlie Parker's nickname
Bird
Ice Cube was one of the founding members of which hip-hop group?
N.W.A.
In the mid-70s, what form of dancing where the dancer flipped and spinned, developed from the disco scene in the Bronx?
Breakdancing
Who was the first Black artist to be given artistic license by a mainstream record company?
Ray Charles
What nickname was given to the great jazz singer, Billie Holiday?
Lady Day