Personal Junk
This artist grew up playing piano and cello
Laufey
What genre of music did James Brown help create?
Funk
How did Laufey first gain popularity?
Posting on Tik Tok
What challenges did James Brown face growing up?
His family was extremely poor, and he had to work as a child to help support them
Name the musical group that James Brown joined in the 1950s
The Famous Flames
James Brown
What two artists inspired James Brown?
Michael Jackson
Prince
Name Laufey's first EP
Typical of Me
What was James Brown's nickname?
Godfather of Soul
What two artists have inspired Laufey?
Chet Baker
Ella Fitzgerald
James Brown's song, "Say it Loud, I'm Black and Proud" became popular/important because.....
It was an anthem for the Civil Rights Movement
What makes Laufey's performances special and unique?
She intentionally keeps the crowd small so she can interact with her entire crowd.
Augusta, GA
Name the three genres of music that Laufey blends together
Pop
Jazz
Classical
Name two famous venues (and the cities they are in) that Laufey has performed in.
Union Chapel in London
Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C