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Blues

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The blues genre came about in the... 1910s
The blues were influenced by... Spirituals, Christian Hymns, Jazz, African Oral Tradition, Folk Tradition, European Classical Music
The blues influenced... Bluegrass, Jazz, R&B, Rock and Roll, Rock, Boogie Woogie, Country, Urban Blues
Which instruments are often used in the blues? Guitar, piano, harmonica, bass, drums, trumpet, trombone
Which artist was not a famous blues artist? Gertrude "Ma" Rainey, B.B. King, Gary Clark Jr., Jack Sparrow Sr., Bessie Smith, Muddy Waters Jack Sparrow Sr
This person is known as the "Mother of the Blues" Gertrude "Ma" Rainey
This person is known as the "Empress of the Blues" Bessie Smith
This person is known as the "King of the Blues" B.B. King
True or False: Blues had an influence on bluegrass, jazz, R&B, Rock & country True
True or False: Blues often included call and response or chanting True
True or False: Blues was hugely influenced by the Rhythm and Blues genre False
True or False: Blues music is usually filled with melancholy lyrics True
True or False: Blues singers sang about things that made them blue, like: Love life, financial woes, health or anxiety True
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