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Blues People by Leroi Jones
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  • 1. What is the primary focus of 'Blues People'?
A) The influence of jazz on blues
B) The biography of Leroi Jones
C) The history of African American music
D) The evolution of rock music
  • 2. Who is the author of 'Blues People'?
A) Zora Neale Hurston
B) James Baldwin
C) Langston Hughes
D) Leroi Jones
  • 3. In which year was 'Blues People' published?
A) 1973
B) 1963
C) 1953
D) 1983
  • 4. What genre does 'Blues People' primarily discuss?
A) Classical music
B) Pop music
C) Country music
D) Blues music
  • 5. Which city does Jones specifically highlight for its blues scene?
A) New York
B) New Orleans
C) Chicago
D) Los Angeles
  • 6. What impact does Jones claim the blues has on American culture?
A) It is isolated from other cultures.
B) It profoundly influences other music genres.
C) It only influences nightlife.
D) It is a minor cultural element.
  • 7. Which musical elements are commonly associated with blues?
A) Folk melodies
B) Orchestral arrangements
C) Electronic sounds
D) Call and response
  • 8. Which term does Jones use to describe the connection between blues and African heritage?
A) Cultural expression
B) Globalization
C) Commercialization
D) Urbanization
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