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Quiz about Ten Genres One City Part 2
Quiz about Ten Genres One City Part 2

Ten Genres, One City (Part 2) Trivia Quiz


In the second installment of this series, we will look at the popular music generated from New York City.

A multiple-choice quiz by ralzzz. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
ralzzz
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
224,167
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1582
Last 3 plays: Guest 50 (9/10), Guest 24 (4/10), ramses22 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Folk Music: These revivalists were instrumental in forging the path that folk music would use to walk into popular and mainstream music in the early 1960s. In 1962, the group landed their first ever Grammy Award for the song "If I Had a Hammer". Which of these folksters were responsible for this hit and many others? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Progressive Jazz: Ever heard of a player bringing the banjo into progressive jazz compositions? If not, you're missing out on one of the more exciting players in the jazz genre. Mixing bluegrass, jazz, rock and the blues into an eclectic tapestry is what sets this performer aside from his peers. Which of the following artists could be described by this praise? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Latin Pop: This Latin percussionist was simply known as the "King of the Mambo" or "El Rey". His 100th album was titled "The Mambo King" and was released in 1991. Which artist can lay claim to releasing 100 albums? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. R&B: In 2001, this young artist staked her claim as R&B diva with her five Grammy award wins, including Best New Artist. Can you recall who stole the show that evening? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Rap: This group was so popular, they spawned their own record label, titled Grand Royal. Their debut album was produced, oddly enough, by rock enigma Rick Rubin. Can you name this trio of rappers from suburban New York City? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Heavy Metal: This group was formed in 1981 and combined hardcore punk, speed metal and thrash into a hybrid of music that would eventually incorporate melodic tones and rap into their sound. Their original singer was Neil Turbin. Which band was it? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Traditional: This songwriter's life was tragically cut short by a brain tumor in 1937. His first hit song was "Swanee", from the show "Sinbad" and was sung by the incredible Al Jolson. After a successful stint as a solo writer of show tunes, he took up with his brother in 1924 and created some of the more memorable tunes to ever appear on Broadway. Can you name this artist? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Hard Rock: You may know these guys differently, but they were born as Peter, Paul, Stanley and Chaim. Can you name this band of made-up performers? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Contemporary Jazz: This sultry pianist/vocalist is the daughter of Ravi Shankar. Can you name this artist? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Alternative Rock: These rockers owe a debt of gratitude to Mick Jagger for opening some doors for them. Sir Mick helped the band record their demo and even got them signed to a record deal with Epic. Which band was it? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Folk Music: These revivalists were instrumental in forging the path that folk music would use to walk into popular and mainstream music in the early 1960s. In 1962, the group landed their first ever Grammy Award for the song "If I Had a Hammer". Which of these folksters were responsible for this hit and many others?

Answer: Peter, Paul and Mary

Peter, Paul and Mary were lauded as the pioneers of popular folk music. True, there were many before and after their prime, but few are regarded with the esteem that this trio have. All in all, the trio have garnered five total Grammy Awards from 1962 to 1969.
2. Progressive Jazz: Ever heard of a player bringing the banjo into progressive jazz compositions? If not, you're missing out on one of the more exciting players in the jazz genre. Mixing bluegrass, jazz, rock and the blues into an eclectic tapestry is what sets this performer aside from his peers. Which of the following artists could be described by this praise?

Answer: Bela Fleck

When a person mentions jazz banjo, the most appropriate response would be Bela Fleck. His band, The Flecktones featured another prodigy on bass guitar in Victor Wooten. For the record, Chick Corea would be known for his work on the piano and other electronic keyboards. Billy Cobham is best known as one of the better jazz drummers of his era. Jean-Luc Ponty is also known as a jazz pioneer, bringing the violin into mainstream jazz in the early 1970s.
3. Latin Pop: This Latin percussionist was simply known as the "King of the Mambo" or "El Rey". His 100th album was titled "The Mambo King" and was released in 1991. Which artist can lay claim to releasing 100 albums?

Answer: Tito Puente

While best known as a dynamic player of the timbales, this New Yorker of Puerto Rican descent was also a trained pianist at both Juilliard and the New York School of Music. Tito won seven Grammy awards between 1978 and 2000.
4. R&B: In 2001, this young artist staked her claim as R&B diva with her five Grammy award wins, including Best New Artist. Can you recall who stole the show that evening?

Answer: Alicia Keys

Alicia was already an accomplished musician when she won her first Grammy's in 2001. The day her debut album, "Songs in A Minor", was released, it sold over 50,000 copies, solidifying her place in R&B history.
5. Rap: This group was so popular, they spawned their own record label, titled Grand Royal. Their debut album was produced, oddly enough, by rock enigma Rick Rubin. Can you name this trio of rappers from suburban New York City?

Answer: Beastie Boys

These Jewish rappers from suburban New York have become huge activists for the plight of Tibetan struggles against the Chinese government. Their Tibetan Music Festival was first played June 15 and 16 in San Francisco. Featured artists included: A Tribe Called Quest, Beck, the Foo Fighters, the Fugees and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
6. Heavy Metal: This group was formed in 1981 and combined hardcore punk, speed metal and thrash into a hybrid of music that would eventually incorporate melodic tones and rap into their sound. Their original singer was Neil Turbin. Which band was it?

Answer: Anthrax

Anthrax was formed by original guitarists Scott Ian and Dan Spitz. The band have associations with many other metal acts. Original bassist Dan Lilker went on to form Nuclear Assault. Singer John Bush came from Armored Saint. White Lion member, Greg d'Angelo, was once an Anthrax member.
7. Traditional: This songwriter's life was tragically cut short by a brain tumor in 1937. His first hit song was "Swanee", from the show "Sinbad" and was sung by the incredible Al Jolson. After a successful stint as a solo writer of show tunes, he took up with his brother in 1924 and created some of the more memorable tunes to ever appear on Broadway. Can you name this artist?

Answer: George Gershwin

The duo of George and Ira Gershwin wrote the first musical to ever win the Pulitzer Prize. Their "Of These I Sing" was written in response to the depression that had gripped America in the late 1920s. George and Ira had moved to Hollywood in the 1930s and were creating music for movies when George was diagnosed with a fatal brain tumor. He passed away on July 11, 1937.
8. Hard Rock: You may know these guys differently, but they were born as Peter, Paul, Stanley and Chaim. Can you name this band of made-up performers?

Answer: Kiss

Peter was born as Peter George Criscoula. His Kiss stage name was "The Cat", better known as Peter Criss.
Paul was born as Paul Daniel Frehley. His Kiss stage name was "Space Ace" and also known as Ace Frehley.
Stanley was born Stanley Eisen and is best known as Paul Stanley. His Kiss persona is "The Starchild".
Chaim was born as Chaim Witz and is best known as the music mogul Gene Simmons. His character is known as "The Demon" and was responsible for finding bands like Van Halen and Wendy O. Williams of The Plasmatics.
9. Contemporary Jazz: This sultry pianist/vocalist is the daughter of Ravi Shankar. Can you name this artist?

Answer: Norah Jones

Although Norah was raised in Texas, she was born in New York in 1979. After attending college for two years at the University of North Texas, she received an offer to move in with a friend in New York's Greenwich Village. After performing in coffee houses and small clubs, she decided to forego her final two years of school and take up performing full time.
10. Alternative Rock: These rockers owe a debt of gratitude to Mick Jagger for opening some doors for them. Sir Mick helped the band record their demo and even got them signed to a record deal with Epic. Which band was it?

Answer: Living Colour

Living Colour released their debut album, "Vivid", in 1988. The album reached number six on the Billboard 200 album chart and the single "Cult of Personality" won the band their first Grammy award.
Source: Author ralzzz

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