Classic Soul/R&B
This "King of Soul" is best known for hits like "What’d I Say" and "Georgia On My Mind."
Who is Ray Charles?
This "King of Pop" is known for "Thriller" and the moonwalk.
Who is Michael Jackson?
This city, located in Louisiana, is widely regarded as the birthplace of jazz, where the genre first developed in the early 1900s.
What is New Orleans?
This guitarist, known for his innovative playing, became one of the pioneers of rock and roll with songs like "Johnny B. Goode."
Who is Chuck Berry?
This "Queen of Soul" recorded the famous anthem "Respect" in 1967.
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This legendary pop star from Minnesota revolutionized music with his album Purple Rain.
Who is Prince?
This famous jazz musician was known for his trumpet playing and songs like "What a Wonderful World."
Who is Louis Armstrong?
This singer, often called the "Queen of Rock," was known for her powerful voice and hits like “Proud Mary” and “What’s Love Got to Do With It.”
Who is Tina Turner?
This legendary artist recorded the hit "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" in 1968.
Who is Marvin Gaye?
The first Black woman to win a Grammy for Album of the Year in 1987, she hit the charts with “I Wanna Dance with Somebody.”
Who is Whitney Houston?
Known as the "First Lady of Song," this legendary jazz vocalist was famous for her scat singing and hits like "Summertime."
Who is Ella Fitzgerald?
This influential rock and roll pianist was known for his wild performance style and songs like “Tutti Frutti” and “Long Tall Sally.”
Who is Little Richard?
He was the "Godfather of Soul" and recorded the hit "I Got You (I Feel Good)" in the 1960s.
Who is James Brown?
Known for songs like "Superstition" and "Isn't She Lovely," this blind musician was a master of pop, funk, and soul.
Who is Stevie Wonder?
This legendary jazz singer, famous for her amazing vocal range and improvisational skills, is often referred to as the “Queen of Jazz” with songs like "Strange Fruit" and "Crazy He Calls Me."
Who is Billie Holiday?
This legendary musician, known for his flamboyant style and electric guitar skills, helped shape the sound of rock with songs like "Purple Haze."
Who is Jimi Hendrix?
This "Satisfaction" singer was the lead member of The Temptations and helped define Motown's sound.
Who is David Ruffin?
This “Queen of Pop” from the 1980s had major hits like "Like a Prayer" and “Into the Groove” and was one of the first Black female pop stars to impact mainstream pop.
Who is Janet Jackson?
This style of jazz, which emerged in the 1930s and 1940s, is marked by large ensembles, complex arrangements, and swing rhythms.
What is big band jazz?
This rock and roll guitarist and singer, known for his unique mix of rhythm and blues, rock, and jazz, became famous for his work with the band The Wailers.
Who is Bob Marley?