Black Excellence Quiz

Bob Marley and his band, _________, brought attention to injustice through reggae music.

This rock musician who played his guitar upside down was known for his performance of the national anthem at Woodstock

Which of these siblings is NOT part of the Jackson Five?

In 2010, this 25-year old bassist singer-songwriter beat out Drake & Justin Bieber for the Best New Artist Grammy Award

Which of these genres of music is most likely NOT influenced by Black culture?

The Supremes are just one example of many successful R&B/Soul artists that came out of this Black-owned record label

Which artist famously changed his name to a symbol in an attempt to break free from his record contract?

Who is the best selling digital artist of all time?

Stevie Wonder & John Legend sang this song by Bill Withers for his 2015 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

This "Godfather of Soul" was known for his high-energy performances that continued until his 2006 death at 73.

Which of these rappers released music on Soundcloud before signing with a record label?

Which genre originated directly from a blend of African-American styles of music?

In addition to changing hip hop forever, this rapper also wrote a poetry book titled "The Rose That Grew from Concrete"

This former baseball player was the 1st Black performer inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2000.