Black Music Month
Whether it’s your preferred kind of music or you just want to learn a little more about the different aspects of a certain colour, this quiz should help you boost your knowledge on the various types of music produced or inspired by black people over the years. How much do you know?
- 1.
This R&B legend was killed by his father over a dispute about money.
- A.
Johnny Taylor
- B.
Marvin Gaye
- C.
Sam Cooke
- D.
Otis Redding
Correct Answer
B. Marvin Gaye -
- 2.
Singer/songwriter Lionel Richie once led this R&B group.
- A.
The Whispers
- B.
The Temptations
- C.
The Commodores
- D.
The Stylistics
Correct Answer
C. The Commodores -
- 3.
Lawrence Parker, whose entertainment name is __________, has been called one of the pioneers of Rap/Hip-Hop.
- A.
KRS-One
- B.
Jam Master Jay
- C.
LL Cool J
- D.
Warren G
Correct Answer
A. KRS-One -
- 4.
Name the inspirational gospel singer who performed at John F. Kennedy's 1961 inauguration.
- A.
Lena Horne
- B.
Mahalia Jackson
- C.
Shirley Ceasar
- D.
Betty Wright
Correct Answer
B. Mahalia Jackson -
- 5.
What type of music does musician/singer Charlie Pride sing?
- A.
Rap/ Hip-Hop
- B.
R&B
- C.
Reggae
- D.
Country/Western
Correct Answer
D. Country/Western -
- 6.
This soulful singer's real name is Patricia Louise Holt.
- A.
Roberta Flack
- B.
Nicole Mullen
- C.
Toni Braxton
- D.
Patti LaBelle
Correct Answer
D. Patti LaBelle -
- 7.
Jeffery Osborne was a member of this group.
- A.
Earth, Wind, and Fire
- B.
Atlantic Starr
- C.
The Manhattans
- D.
L.T.D.
Correct Answer
D. L.T.D. -
- 8.
What rappers real name is Clifford Harris.
- A.
Ludacris
- B.
Chingy
- C.
T.I.
- D.
2 Chainz
Correct Answer
C. T.I. -
- 9.
What was the only group to ever record and collaborate with both Tupac and Biggie?
- A.
Dogg Pound
- B.
Bone Thugs N Harmony
- C.
Wu Tang Clan
- D.
Master P
Correct Answer
B. Bone Thugs N Harmony -
- 10.
How many albums has Mary J. Blige released?
- A.
7
- B.
8
- C.
15
- D.
11
Correct Answer
D. 11 -
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