Nicholas Brothers
Philadelphia
Can you describe what Cab Calloway was like in the video we watched of him and the Nicholas Brothers?
had a tuxedo, holding a baton, liked to bounce a lot
New Jersey
He lost his sight when he was this age
7 years old
A-tisket-a-tasket
What is their signature dance move?
Splits
He was known for being a famous...
singer and jazz band leader
Who started her off in music?
(bonus +50: and her church choir)
He went to a special school for children who were...
See or hear (blind or deaf)
What was Ella's nickname?
The Queen of Jazz
Where did they go to perform when the USA was not welcoming?
Europe
How many copies did he sell of his most famous song?
1 million copies
Can you sing 2 lines from her song "The Greatest Love of All"?
Mrs. Lee will be the judge
Can you sing the whole chorus of his famous song, "Hit the Road, Jack"?
hit the road jack and don't you come back no more no more no more no more...
What did Ella's special friend do to help her?
She convinced the big jazz club owners to let Ella perform at their clubs.
What styles of dance were they famous for?
Mixing tap dance, ballet, and acrobatics together
Where was he born?
New York
What careers did she have during her life?
Model, actress, singer
What state was he born in?
Georgia
Can you sing all of "A-tisket-a-tasket"?
What kind of discrimination did they face in the entertainment industry?
They were not hired to perform as often or were cut from movie scenes at the last minute.
What was the name of his most famous song?
Minnie the Moocher
What is the message of her song "The Greatest Love of All?"
To find your heroes in yourself and to love yourself.
What genres (categories) of music did he make? (3)
Country, rock 'n roll, r&b
What was Ella's friend's name?
Marilyn Monroe