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Blues People by Leroi Jones
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  • 1. What is the primary focus of 'Blues People'?
A) The biography of Leroi Jones
B) The history of African American music
C) The evolution of rock music
D) The influence of jazz on blues
  • 2. Who is the author of 'Blues People'?
A) James Baldwin
B) Zora Neale Hurston
C) Leroi Jones
D) Langston Hughes
  • 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) Pop music
B) Classical music
C) Blues music
D) Country music
  • 5. Which city does Jones specifically highlight for its blues scene?
A) Los Angeles
B) New York
C) New Orleans
D) Chicago
  • 6. What impact does Jones claim the blues has on American culture?
A) It is a minor cultural element.
B) It profoundly influences other music genres.
C) It only influences nightlife.
D) It is isolated from other cultures.
  • 7. Which musical elements are commonly associated with blues?
A) Call and response
B) Electronic sounds
C) Folk melodies
D) Orchestral arrangements
  • 8. Which term does Jones use to describe the connection between blues and African heritage?
A) Urbanization
B) Commercialization
C) Cultural expression
D) Globalization
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