How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Toni Braxton, Katie Melua, Beth Hart, Linda Ronstadt, Mavis Staples, Christine Mcvie, Macy Gray, Suzanne Vega, Minnie Riperton, Storm Large, Ella Fitzgerald, Sade Adu
They are the 12 Singing Ladies selected among the 458 Posts we publish this week.
1. Which Grammy Award did Toni Braxton win for ‘Another Sad Love Song’?
- A Best Pop Vocal Album
- B Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
- C Song of the Year
2. Who was among the performers with Katie Melua at the North Sea Jazz Festival in 2010?
- A Herbie Hancock
- B Norah Jones
- C Stevie Wonder
3. At which festival did Beth Hart perform ‘Your Heart Is As Black As Night’ in 2016?
- A Glastonbury Festival
- B Pori Jazz Festival
- C Montreux Jazz Festival
4. Which musical instrument’s effect is featured prominently in Linda Ronstadt’s ‘Long Long Time’?
- A Synthesizer
- B Pedal Steel Guitar
- C Harmonica
5. When was Stephen Foster’s “Hard Times Come Again No More” published?
- A 1848
- B 1854
- C 1860
6. What was the significance of Fleetwood Mac’s 2014 concert in Philadelphia?
- A The band’s final performance
- B Christine McVie’s return after hiatus
- C Launch of a new album
7. What stage did Macy Gray perform on at the North Sea Jazz Festival in 2010?
- A Nile Stage
- B Yamaha Stage
- C Amazon Stage
8. Which social issue does Suzanne Vega’s “Luka” address?
- A Homelessness
- B Substance abuse
- C Child abuse
9. In what year was Minnie Riperton’s ‘Lover and Friend’ released?
- A 1977
- B 1979
- C 1981
10. What language is Pink Martini’s ‘Ninna Nanna’ performed in?
- A Neapolitan
- B Spanish
- C French
11. Which album includes the collaboration between Fitzgerald and Basie titled ‘A Classy Pair’?
- A Verve Records
- B Columbia Records
- C Pablo Records
12. Where was Sade’s concert, featuring songs from ‘Diamond Life,’ recorded in 1984?
- A Coachella Valley
- B Montreux Jazz Festival
- C Newport Folk Festival
Tracklist
1 . Toni Braxton . Another Sad Love Song‘Toni Braxton’ Her First Self-Titled Album Featuring ‘Breathe Again’ And ‘Seven Whole Days’ (1993) |
2 . Katie Melua . Nine million bicycles |
3 . Beth Hart . Your Heart Is As Black As Night |
4 . Linda Ronstadt . Long Long Time |
5 . Mavis Staples . Hard Times Come Again No More |
6 . Christine Mcvie . Little Lies (w/ Fleetwood Mac) |
7 . Macy Gray . I Try |
8 . Suzanne Vega . Solitude Standing |
9 . Minnie Riperton . Lover & Friend |
10 . Storm Large . Ninna Nanna (w/ Pink Martini) |
11 . Ella Fitzgerald . Honeysuckle Rose“Ella and Basie!” album by Ella Fitzgerald with the Count Basie Orchestra |
12 . Sade Adu . Hang On To Your Love (w/ Sade) |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Toni Braxton’s debut single from her self-titled album garnered her first Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 1994.
2. The North Sea Jazz Festival in 2010 had a star-studded lineup, including Herbie Hancock, Diana Krall, and Stevie Wonder.
3. Beth Hart bravely performed at the 51st edition of the Pori Jazz Festival in Finland, captivating the audience with her soulful voice.
4. Pedal steel guitar, with its electronic Goodlettsville String Quartet effect, was used to create a haunting sound in Ronstadt’s rendition.
5. Stephen Foster’s poignant song, “Hard Times Come Again No More,” was published in 1854, amidst a backdrop of economic hardship.
6. The 2014 Fleetwood Mac concert in Philadelphia was marked by the return of Christine McVie after a 16-year hiatus.
7. Macy Gray added to the diverse lineup, performing on the Nile Stage during the festival known for its genre-spanning offerings.
8. Vega’s “Luka” tackles the difficult subject of child abuse, written from the perspective of a young boy in an urban setting.
9. Following her passing, “Lover and Friend” was released in 1979, showcasing Riperton’s enduring vocal prowess.
10. In Pink Martini’s performance, “Ninna Nanna” is delivered in Neapolitan, enriching its nostalgic and melodic essence.
11. Fitzgerald and Basie created an enduring jazz collaboration with “A Classy Pair,” released under Pablo Records in 1979.
12. Sade performed memorable tracks from their debut at Switzerland’s renowned Montreux Jazz Festival, solidifying their rising global influence.
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