Blues People by Leroi Jones

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

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

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

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

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

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

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) Commercialization
D) Urbanization

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

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

7. Which musical elements are commonly associated with blues?

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

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

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

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