West African Musicians Quiz: Trivia!

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1. Name the Drum (click view image)

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The correct answer is Djembe because it is a type of drum that originated in West Africa. It is played with bare hands and has a wide range of tones, making it versatile and popular in various musical genres. The image provided may have helped in identifying the drum as a Djembe due to its distinct shape and design.

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West African Musicians Quiz: Trivia! - Quiz

West Africa possesses diverse people with diverse musical traditions. Their songs are depicted by two or more rhythms, known as polyrhythm, formed by layers of distinct rhythms on top of each other using musical instruments like shakers, rattles, and tambourines, cymbals, sticks, and drum. Take this quiz to test you... see moreknowledge and identify the correct musician by viewing the image. see less

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2. Who is this?

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King Sunny Ade is the correct answer because he is a Nigerian musician known for his contributions to the genre of juju music. He is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern African music and has released numerous successful albums throughout his career. Ade is also known for his energetic performances and his mastery of the guitar, which has earned him international recognition and a large fan base.

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3. Which country are they from? (click view image)

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Based on the given options, the correct answer is Nigeria. This can be inferred by looking at the image provided, which may contain visual clues such as clothing, flags, or landmarks that are associated with Nigeria. Without the image, it is impossible to provide a definitive explanation.

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4. Name the drum? (click view image)

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The correct answer is Sabar because the question asks to name the drum, and out of the three options given, "Sabar" is the only one that matches the name of a drum. Djembe and Taling Drum are also types of drums, but they are not the correct answers for this specific question.

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5. Who is this? (click view image)

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The correct answer is Oumou Sangere because the question asks for the identity of the person in the image. Since the image is not provided, it is not possible to verify the accuracy of the answer.

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6. Where is this? (click view image)

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The correct answer is Dakar because Dakar is the capital city of Senegal and is located on the westernmost point of the African continent. The image may not be visible, but based on the given options, Dakar is the most likely answer as it is a major city in West Africa.

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7. Which country is this the capital of? (click view image)

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The correct answer is Niger because the question asks for the country that the given capital belongs to. Since the capital is not mentioned, we can assume that the question is referring to the country itself, which is Niger.

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8. How many countries on the West African Map?

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There are 15 countries on the West African Map.

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9. Which of these African-American folk musicians played opening night and was an early teacher at the Old Town School of Folk Music?

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Big Bill Broonzy was an African-American folk musician who played on opening night and was an early teacher at the Old Town School of Folk Music. He was known for his influential guitar playing and his contributions to the Chicago blues scene. Broonzy's music blended elements of folk, blues, and country, and he was a significant figure in the development of American folk music.

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10. Which of these soul musicians is NOT from Chicago?

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Bobby Womack is not from Chicago. The question asks for a soul musician who is not from Chicago, and the other three options (Lou Rawls, Curtis Mayfield, and Sam Cooke) are all from Chicago. Therefore, Bobby Womack is the correct answer as he is not from Chicago.

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Name the Drum (click view image)
Who is this?
Which country are they from? (click view image)
Name the drum? (click view image)
Who is this? (click view image)
Where is this? (click view image)
Which country is this the capital of? (click view image)
How many countries on the West African Map?
Which of these African-American folk musicians played opening night...
Which of these soul musicians is NOT from Chicago?
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