Non Operatic Divas
Name that Composer
80s and 90s RnB
Song Cycled
Hip Hop Hooray Ho, Haaaay, Ho
100
Although not a fixture of the 14th-17th centuries, this diva is currently celebrating her "Renaissance" while on the most successful world tour by a female artist?
Beyoncé
100
The Dean of Female African American Composers
Undine Smith Moore
100
Introduced first through her famous family's variety show. She took "Control" of her career in 1986 and became the rightful "Queen of Pop."
Janet Jackson
100
The audience members are in for a delightful auditory experience as one is introduced to this composer's most famous work with a "Prayer" and a later a "Creole Girl" whose infectious accompaniment prevent you for sitting still with a need to dance.
Nightsongs by H Leslie Adams
100
This Oscar nominated female MC is also known for her outstanding singing voice featured in film, television and Grammy nominated jazz albums.
Queen Latifah 
200
This five octave diva has the most number 1 singles of any female artist and 1 number 1 single less than the most number 1 singles of all time.
Mariah Carey
200
Collaborated with Langston Hughes initially on "Troubled Island" and later with his wife, Verna Avery on operas such as "Highway 1, USA" and "Blue Steel."
William Grant Still 
200
This group famously received a free sample of the King of Pop's "Human Nature" to remix one of their songs entitled "Right Here"
SWV
200
Composed and published in 1915 by Italian publishing company Riccordi, this five song work is the most famous art song composition of this pre-Harlem Renaissance composer.
Five Songs of Laurence Hope by HT Burleigh
200
Her "Anaconda" dont but her "Super Bass" does. Is she a "Super Freaky Girl" or an "Itty Bitty Piggy." If you need help answering this, maybe phone a friend or "Pound the Alarm."
Nicki Minaj 
300
While recently in the headlines for fueding with her supporting act while touring, this diva is known for her distinct timbre and classic songs such as this.
*cues song
Anita Baker
300
Born in 1866, he was the first Black composer to have a major publishing deal with Riccordi. He is also known as the father of Black art song.
Henry Thacker Burleigh
300
Known as THE VOICE! Her 1985 debut album spawned 5 no 1 singles, a record at the time. What is the name of this album?
Whitney Houston
300
Encompassing her longest song composition while being composed in both her early and middle periods, this cycle takes you on a full journey of a calendar year and its "seasons."
Songs of the Seasons by Margaret Bonds
300
Sandy and Cheryl! You may know this female rapping duo with a DJ as pioneers of hip hop especially for female MCs.
Salt n Pepa
400
This singing actress while known for Stormy Weather was also a good witch in the film adaptation of 1978 The Wiz.
Lena Horne
400
Although a Black American, majority of his training and compositional style is influenced by his time in Germany where he ultimately passed away in 2017.
Robert Owens
400
The debut of these albums: "Baduizm," "Urban Hang Suite," and "Brown Sugar" ushered in this popular subgenre of RnB.
Neo-Soul
400
Mostly in English, the inclusion of a lone French selection with text by Philippe Thoby Marcelin really throws you for a loop with this composition by the great Harlem Renaissance composer.
Songs of Separation by William Grant Still
400
Fast rapping MC known for his outrageous, culture changing music videos, incredible lyricism and larger than life personality. Missy Elliott has stated he is her musical twin.
Busta Rhymes 
500
A producer, song writer, and prodigiously successful solo artist. This iconic voice although a commanding presence was "Never Too Much" and was destined for the spotlight with his "So Amazing" voice and ability to tell a story through song.
Luther Vandross
500
A student of Nadia Boulanger, alumnae of Howard University and native of New Castle, Deleware this co-founder of the Society of Black Composers was a prolific composer of chamber music, vocal song cycles and opera. She passed way in 2022.
Dorothy Rudd Moore
500
The most famous American girl group of all time released this popular song in 1995. The song with subject matter of HIV/AIDS, and gang violence became their biggest hit, a Grammy winner and an iconic music video that was one of the most expensive to be made at the time of release.
Waterfalls by TLC
500
This fairly new composition by BE Boykin is mostly performed by female voices but was recently recorded by tenor Lawrence Brownlee.
Moments in Sonder
500
In the early stages, what genre of music did Hip Hop and Rap use samples from. This usage of sampling started out as flattery but later turned into many damaging lawsuits.
Funk