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 influence of jazz on blues
D) The biography of Leroi Jones

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. 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.

7. Which musical elements are commonly associated with blues?

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

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

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

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