Blues People by Leroi Jones

1. What is the primary focus of 'Blues People'?

A) The history of African American music
B) The evolution of rock music
C) The biography of Leroi Jones
D) The influence of jazz on blues

2. Who is the author of 'Blues People'?

A) Leroi Jones
B) Zora Neale Hurston
C) Langston Hughes
D) James Baldwin

3. In which year was 'Blues People' published?

A) 1963
B) 1953
C) 1983
D) 1973

4. What genre does 'Blues People' primarily discuss?

A) Classical music
B) Country music
C) Blues music
D) Pop music

5. Which term does Jones use to describe the connection between blues and African heritage?

A) Globalization
B) Cultural expression
C) Urbanization
D) Commercialization

6. Which city does Jones specifically highlight for its blues scene?

A) New York
B) Los Angeles
C) New Orleans
D) Chicago

7. Which musical elements are commonly associated with blues?

A) Orchestral arrangements
B) Electronic sounds
C) Call and response
D) Folk melodies

8. What impact does Jones claim the blues has on American culture?

A) It is isolated from other cultures.
B) It is a minor cultural element.
C) It profoundly influences other music genres.
D) It only influences nightlife.

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