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How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : Skye Edwards, Lady Gaga, Toni Braxton, PJ Harvey, Melody Gardot, Alison Krauss, Susan Tedeschi, Tori Amos, Ledisi, P!nk, Lykke Li, Lisa Hannigan

They are the 12 Singing Ladies selected among the 351 Posts we publish this week.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. Which TV show featured Morcheeba's performance of 'Be Yourself' ?

  • A Top of the Pops
  • B Late Night with Conan O'Brien
  • C Nulle part ailleurs

2. What style mix characterizes Lady Gaga's 'Dancin' In Circles' ?

  • A Dance-pop and folk
  • B Jazz and country
  • C Rock and hip-hop

3. Which significant milestone did 'He Wasn't Man Enough' achieve for Toni Braxton?

  • A Her first Grammy win
  • B Her first Billboard Hot 100 number one
  • C Fourth Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance

4. What does PJ Harvey's 'The Letter' thematically explore?

  • A The meaning of life
  • B Written correspondence
  • C Environmental issues

5. What musical elements characterize Melody Gardot's 'Goodnight' ?

  • A Aggressive guitar and fast pacing
  • B Gentle guitar and intimate vocals
  • C Heavy drums and loud brass sections

6. What best describes Alison Krauss's song 'Stay' ?

  • A A hard rock anthem
  • B A classical instrumental
  • C A blend of bluegrass, country, and adult contemporary

7. What type of music performance did Susan Tedeschi deliver at the Newport Jazz Festival in 2007?

  • A A classical performance
  • B A soulful blues performance
  • C A jazz saxophone set

8. What is Tori Amos's 'Winter' mainly known for musically?

  • A Its guitar riff
  • B Its electronic beats
  • C Its piano-driven arrangement

9. In which setting did Ledisi perform 'Alright' in 2008?

  • A A private studio session
  • B The Newport Jazz Festival
  • C The BET Awards

10. What is P!nk's song 'What About Us' most associated with?

  • A A love ballad
  • B Club dance tracks
  • C Themes of questioning and resilience

11. What mood typifies Lykke Li's “I Know Places”?

  • A Furious and loud
  • B Happy and upbeat
  • C Calm and dreamy

12. What emotions does Lisa Hannigan's 'We, The Drowned' typically convey?

  • A Hope and joy
  • B Desperation and confusion
  • C Anger and defiance

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Tracklist

1 . Skye Edwards . Be Yourself (w/ Morcheeba)

Lifted from : Morcheeba release their third album 'Fragments of Freedom' (2000)

2 . Lady Gaga . Dancin' In Circles

Lifted from : Lady Gaga brings 'Joanne' to LA (2017)

3 . Toni Braxton . He Wasn't Man Enough

Lifted from : On TV today, Toni Braxton at 'Today' (2000)

4 . PJ Harvey . The Letter

Lifted from : On TV today, PJ Harvey with Jay Leno (2004)

5 . Melody Gardot . Goodnite

Lifted from : Melody Gardot sings at Newport Jazz (2008)

6 . Alison Krauss . Stay

Lifted from : Alison Krauss comes to the Orange County Fair (2018)

7 . Susan Tedeschi . Just Won't Burn

Lifted from : Susan Tedeschi plays . sings at Newport Jazz (2007)

8 . Tori Amos . Winter

Lifted from : Tori Amos is 'Unrepentant' in New-York (2014)

9 . Ledisi . Alright

Lifted from : Ledisi sings at Newport Jazz (2008)

10 . P!nk . What About Us

Lifted from : Pink is live in Berlin (2017)

11 . Lykke Li . I Know Places

Lifted from : Lykke Li sings at 'Lollapalooza' (2011)

12 . Lisa Hannigan . We, the Drowned

Lifted from : Lisa Hannigan plays . short set at Paste Studios (2016)

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. C. Morcheeba performed 'Be Yourself' on the French TV show Nulle part ailleurs. The show was known for its live performances by international guests.

2. A. 'Dancin' In Circles' is a mix of dance-pop with folk influences, showcasing Lady Gaga's exploration of new artistic directions.

3. C. 'He Wasn't Man Enough' earned Toni Braxton her fourth Grammy, marking a significant success in her career.

4. B. 'The Letter' by PJ Harvey thematically explores written correspondence and the longing for genuine connection.

5. B. Melody Gardot's 'Goodnight' features gentle guitar and intimate vocals, conveying themes of care and comfort.

6. C. 'Stay' by Alison Krauss blends bluegrass, country, and adult contemporary, typical of her broader musical style.

7. B. Susan Tedeschi's performance at the Newport Jazz Festival was a soulful blues set, highlighting her expressive guitar work.

8. C. Tori Amos's 'Winter' is recognized for its piano-driven arrangement and deeply personal lyrics.

9. B. Ledisi performed 'Alright' at the 2008 Newport Jazz Festival, alongside a wide variety of prominent jazz musicians.

10. C. P!nk's 'What About Us' incorporates themes of questioning and resilience, embedding these in anthemic pop production.

11. C. Lykke Li's 'I Know Places' offers a calm and dreamy atmosphere, typical of her alternative and indie style.

12. B. 'We, The Drowned' by Lisa Hannigan conveys emotions of desperation and confusion, through haunting melodies and lyrics.

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