Black History Musicians #2 by Ms. Nichols 2022

What color was Jimi Hendrix’s “Haze”?

This current country Black artist became famous by first posting videos on social media. Who is he?

The movie and Broadway show “Dreamgirls” was a story based on which true-life 1960s Motown girl group?

Which R&B female artist, here with The Pips”, was known as the “Empress of Soul”?

At what age was Stevie Wonder signed to a contract at Motown Records?

The song “Celebrate” was the first and only #1 song for the band Kool in the Gang in what year?

Which two legendary pop stars star in The Wiz, a remake of The Wizard of Oz?

The song Stand By Me was a hit in 1961 for what famous R &B singer?

Which popular 1980s comedian had a “one hit wonder” with his hit song “Party All The Time”.

This “ ‘Round Midnight” trumpeter is the most influential and acclaimed jazz musician. Who is he?

This artist is known as the greatest gospel singer of all-time with 17 million records sold. Who is she?

This “My Prerogative” singer first sang with boy band New Edition. Who is he?

This “Easy” singer became famous in the 1970s and later judged American Idol. Who is he?

This singer, famous for her distinctive voice, had an innovative influence on jazz music. Who is she?

This folk singer won four Grammys and was first signed to Elextra Records in 1987. Who is she?

Jamie Foxx won an Academy Award for his performance for which legendary jazz great?

This “Rebel” singer became a solo artist and was inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011. Who is she?

This artist, commonly called “The First Lady of Soul”, sold 75 million records worldwide. Who is she?

George McCree had this hit in 1974. What was the name of the song?

This singer first gained fame with her husband Ike in the 1960s before going solo. Who is she?