How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Melissa Etheridge, Rhiannon Giddens, Joss Stone, PJ Harvey, Björk, Florence + The Machine, Courtney Barnett, China Forbes & Storm Large, Caro Emerald, Édith Piaf, Lorde, Cécile McLorin Salvant
They are the Singing Ladies selected among the 390 Posts we publish this week.
1. What makes the footage of Melissa Etheridge at Rotterdam Ahoy in 1992 noteworthy?
- A It was televised worldwide
- B It was previously unseen
- C It featured a guest appearance by Madonna
2. Which unique musical style did Rhiannon Giddens perform during her debut on Austin City Limits?
- A Mouth Music
- B Calypso
- C Zydeco
3. What song did Joss Stone and Dave Stewart perform on “Wetten, dass..?” in 2011?
- A Sweet Dreams
- B Karma
- C Super Duper Love
4. For what was PJ Harvey’s “This Is Love” nominated in 2002?
- A Mercury Prize
- B Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance
- C Brit Award for Best Single
5. Which song did Björk perform first at the Free Jazz Festival Rio in 1996?
- A Hyperballad
- B Army Of Me
- C Big Time Sensuality
6. What concept does “What Kind of Man” by Florence and the Machine primarily explore?
- A Joyful love
- B Destructive relationships
- C Personal empowerment
7. What does Courtney Barnett’s song “Need A Little Time” metaphorically address?
- A Loneliness
- B Seeking isolation
- C Romantic love
8. What is notable about Pink Martini’s performance at the Bataclan in 2013?
- A It was canceled midway
- B It was recorded as the final segment
- C It featured Edith Piaf
9. What distinguishes Caro Emerald’s “Tangled Up” in terms of its musical style?
- A Jazz only
- B Punk rock
- C Retro swing influences
10. In what language did Edith Piaf record “La Vie en rose” in 1956?
- A English
- B French
- C Spanish
11. What is the approximate duration of Lorde’s concert at Fabrique Milano in 2017?
- A 66 minutes
- B 120 minutes
- C 90 minutes
12. Who accompanied Cécile McLorin Salvant on piano for “The Gentleman Is a Dope” on her album *The Window*?
- A Herbie Hancock
- B Sullivan Fortner
- C Chick Corea
Tracklist
1 . Melissa Etheridge . Like The Way I Do |
2 . Rhiannon Giddens . Mouth Music |
3 . Joss Stone . Karma (w/ Dave Stewart)On German TV, Joss Stone . Dave Stewart at ‘Wetten, dass..?’ (2011) |
4 . PJ Harvey . This Is Love |
5 . Björk . Army Of Me |
6 . Florence + The Machine . What Kind Of Man |
7 . Courtney Barnett . Need A Little Time |
8 . China Forbes & Storm Large . Brazil (w/ Pink Martini) |
9 . Caro Emerald . Tangled Up |
10 . Édith Piaf . La vida en rosa |
11 . Lorde . Liability |
12 . Cécile McLorin Salvant . The Gentleman is A DopeBehind ‘The Window,’ Cécile McLorin Salvant is the epitome of ‘meticulous soul . jazz singing’ |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. The footage of Melissa Etheridge at Rotterdam Ahoy in 1992 is special because it was previously unseen. It provides unique archival content significant to her performance history.
2. Rhiannon Giddens performed “Mouth Music,” a Gaelic vocal style, during her Austin City Limits debut. It highlighted her interest in exploring roots music.
3. Joss Stone and Dave Stewart performed “Karma” on “Wetten, dass..?” in 2011. The track showcases their musical synergy, blending soul and rock influences.
4. PJ Harvey’s “This Is Love” was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance in 2002. It’s known for its raw punk blues sound.
5. Björk began her set at the Free Jazz Festival Rio in 1996 with “Army Of Me.” The song emphasizes industrial rock beats and a theme of resilience.
6. “What Kind of Man” explores destructive relationships through intense guitars and evocative lyrics, mirroring emotional instability.
7. “Need A Little Time” by Courtney Barnett addresses seeking isolation. Its video underscores this by depicting her in space, alone with her thoughts and music.
8. Pink Martini’s performance at Bataclan in 2013 was documented as the final segment. It captures their multicultural repertoire and orchestral style.
9. “Tangled Up” by Caro Emerald combines modern pop with retro swing influences. It’s a distinctive track from her album *The Shocking Miss Emerald*.
10. Edith Piaf recorded “La Vie en rose” in Spanish in 1956. This version preserved the essence of the original chanson, expanding its global reach.
11. Lorde’s performance at Fabrique Milano in 2017 lasted approximately 66 minutes. It showcased songs from her “Melodrama” album and more.
12. Cécile McLorin Salvant was accompanied by Sullivan Fortner on piano for “The Gentleman Is a Dope.” It’s a highlight of her album *The Window*, recorded collaboratively.
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