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.
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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