Music Workshop Rhythm and Blues

This artist's fans love his ability to tell stories through music.

What musical component of R&B music makes it so popular?

What do the letters R and B stand for?

What style of music did R&B come from?

Which one is not a style of R&B?

What genre of music was influenced by R&B?

What year did Jerry Wexler start talking about R&B?

What are some of the instruments played in R&B music?

When did R&B become popular on a national level?

R&B originated in New Orleans.

Which genre/style of music originated in the African American Community?

Alicia Keys, Joss Stone, John Legend and Usher would be considered cross over artists.

When an artist crosses from one genre to another with a hit song in is called "switching genres"

What emotions were expressed in R&B music?

Who coined the phrase R&B?

Vocals have the ability to express stories and the feelings of the song.

Have you heard of Alicia Keys, Keb Mo, Joss Stone, Anthony Hamilton, John Legend or Usher before today?

How much did you gain from the Music Workshop today?

What is the biggest genre of R&B that emerged in the 1960's

Who invented the Moonwalk dance move?

Ray Charles was the first R&B musician to have crossover success.

Have you heard of The Tempatations, Ruth Brown, Ray Charles or Stevie Wonder before today?