What is NOT true of Elvis?

not a lot of Americans know who he is

What is NOT true of the banjo?

it is an instrument which comes from Europe

What happened during the Great Migration?

former slaves moved from South to the North

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1
What is jazz NOT known for?
predictable rhythms
freedom of expression
a spontaneous style
improvisation
2
What is NOT true about Aloe Blacc, the documentary host?
he is a singer-songwriter
he has 4 children
Louis Armstrong was a great inspiration for him
he grew up close to Los Angeles
3
What is NOT true of Elvis?
not a lot of Americans know who he is
he died very young
he used to go to Arcade Café for a milkshake after he recorded a new record
he sang gospel in church as a young boy
4
In what city can you find Louis Armstrong's old house (now a museum)?
Los Angeles
Miami
New York
Memphis
5
What is NOT true of the banjo?
it is a popular instrument in the United States
it is a popular instrument in country music
it is an instrument which comes from Europe
it is an instrument which comes from Africa
6
Where is Elvis Presley from?
Chicago
New York
Memphis
Miami
7
In what city did we see a flash mob?
Memphis
Chicago
Miami
Los Angeles
8
What is the genre of music for the group NIRVANA?
grunge
jazz
rock and roll
latino
9
What happened during the Great Migration?
many people moved to the United States
many people left the United States
many people moved from the North to the South
former slaves moved from South to the North
10
What is the biggest immigrant group in Miami?
French
Cubans
Germans
Argentines
11
Which artist was a great influence to Elvis Presley and rock and roll?
Louis Armstrong
Eminem
Michael Jackson
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
12
What genre of music is New York known for?
rock and roll
gospel
rap
country
13
What song does the Chicago flash mob dance to?
What a Wonderful World
Wake Me Up
My Story
Missing New Orleans
14
Where was Louis Armstrong born?
New Orleans
Chicago
Miami
New York
15
What instrument does Louis Armstrong play?
the trumpet
the saxophone
the drums
the bass guitar
16
Where was Aloe Blacc invited to give a concert after his tour of America?
Chicago
Miami
Washington D.C.
New York
17
What is NOT true of New Orleans wedding parades?
they are an African tradition
anyone can join
they are usually held indoors
there is usually music and dancing, and held outdoors
18
What genres are at the origin of rock and roll?
rap and country
country and blues
blues, gospel, and country
rap and pop
19
What type of music is Elvis Presley known for?
latin
rock and roll
jazz
rap
20
Which city is considered the capital of country music?
Memphis, Tennessee
New Orleans, Louisiana
Los Angeles, California
Nashville, Tennessee

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