This week In Soul Artists 28/52

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

The subjects du jour are : Ray Charles, Rachelle Ferrell, Booker T. Jones, Mavis Staples, Lionel Richie, James Brown, Chaka Khan, Childish Gambino, Terence Trent D’Arby, Incognito , D’Angelo, Maceo Parker

They are the Soul Artists selected among the 458 Posts we publish this week.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. Which instrument did Booker T. Jones famously play during his live set at the 2014 North Sea Jazz Festival?

  • A Guitar
  • B Drums
  • C Organ

2. What notable song did James Brown perform during his first North Sea Jazz Festival appearance in 1981?

  • A Super Bad
  • B Try Me
  • C I Got You (I Feel Good)

3. Ray Charles performed which song with The Raelettes at the North Sea Jazz Festival in 1980?

  • A Hit the Road Jack
  • B Georgia on My Mind
  • C You Are My Sunshine

4. Which notable event did Chaka Khan's performance coincide with during her 2011 North Sea Jazz Festival appearance?

  • A Release of her autobiography
  • B Her 40th career anniversary
  • C Michael Jackson tribute

5. What accolade did 'Say You, Say Me' by Lionel Richie receive?

  • A Grammy Award
  • B Academy Award
  • C MTV Music Video Award

6. What musical element is featured prominently in Childish Gambino's track 'Redbone'?

  • A Heavy metal guitar riffs
  • B Falsetto vocals
  • C Rap verses

7. Which live collaboration featured David Sanborn on a late-night TV show?

  • A With Stevie Wonder
  • B With Mavis Staples
  • C With Prince

8. Terence Trent D'Arby’s live performance for 'Ohne Filter' was part of promoting which album?

  • A Symphony Or Damn
  • B Neither Fish Nor Flesh
  • C Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby

9. On which album is Rachelle Ferrell's live rendition of 'I Can Explain' featured?

  • A Individuality (Can I Be Me?)
  • B Somethin' Else
  • C First Instrument

10. Which artist's performance occurred at the same 2015 festival where D'Angelo played 'Spanish Joint'?

  • A Miles Davis
  • B Aretha Franklin
  • C Herbie Hancock

11. At which venue did Incognito perform their 35th anniversary concert?

  • A Royal Albert Hall
  • B Shepherd's Bush Empire
  • C The Barbican

12. Maceo Parker is well-known for his collaborations with which iconic musician?

  • A David Bowie
  • B James Brown
  • C John Lennon

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Tracklist

1 . Ray Charles - How Long Has This Been Going On

Lifted from : Ray Charles rocks at North Sea Jazz (1980)

2 . Rachelle Ferrell - I Can Explain

Lifted from : Rachelle Ferrell sings at 'Jazz A Vienne' (2001)

3 . Booker T. Jones - Melting Pot

Lifted from : Booker T Jones performs at North Sea Jazz (2014)

4 . Mavis Staples - A House Is Not A Home

Lifted from : We all wish happy birthday to Mavis Staples. 'The Mavis Singer'

5 . Lionel Richie -- Say You Say Me

Lifted from : Lionel Richie releases his third solo album : 'Dancing on the Ceiling' featuring 'Say You, Say Me' (1986)

6 . James Brown - Try Me

Lifted from : James Brown sings and dances at North Sea Jazz (1981)

7 . Chaka Khan - Ain'T Nobody

Lifted from : Chaka Khan sings at Noth Sea (2011)

8 . Childish Gambino - Redbone

Lifted from : Childish Gambino visits Bilbao (2018)

9 . Terence Trent D'Arby - I'll Never Turn My Back On You

Lifted from : Columbia publish 'Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby' featuring 'Wishing Well' (1987)

10 . Incognito - Hands Up (If You Wanna Be Loved)

Lifted from : Incognito celebrate their 35th Anniversary (2014)

11 . D'Angelo - Spanish Joint (W/ The Vanguard)

Lifted from : D'Angelo takes the Vanguard to North Sea Jazz (2015)

12 . Maceo Parker - To Be Or Not To Be

Lifted from : Maceo Parker funkifies North Sea Jazz (2005)

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

1. C. Booker T. Jones is best known for his prowess on the organ, a skill that was a central draw during his performances at the North Sea Jazz Festival. The instrument is an integral part of his signature sound.

2. B. James Brown included 'Try Me' in his setlist for his historic North Sea Jazz Festival debut in 1981. The song, released in 1958, was Brown's first chart hit, marking an ascension in his prolific career.

3. C. Ray Charles and The Raelettes performed 'You Are My Sunshine' at the North Sea Jazz Festival in 1980, featuring dynamic and engaging vocal arrangements led by Trudy Cohran.

4. B. Chaka Khan's performance at the North Sea Jazz Festival in 2011 coincided with her 40th career anniversary, celebrating her enduring influence in the music industry.

5. B. 'Say You, Say Me' by Lionel Richie earned an Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1986, underscoring Richie's skill in crafting memorable musical pieces.

6. B. Childish Gambino's 'Redbone' is celebrated for its falsetto vocals, contributing to its distinctive retro sound and showcasing Gambino’s vocal versatility.

7. B. On the show Night Music, David Sanborn performed with Mavis Staples, a collaboration that reflected the show's eclectic, cross-genre musical spirit.

8. C. Terence Trent D'Arby's performance on 'Ohne Filter' promoted his debut album, *Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby*, which cemented his career success.

9. A. Rachelle Ferrell's live version of 'I Can Explain' is featured on her album *Individuality (Can I Be Me?)*, highlighting her extraordinary range and emotional delivery.

10. C. Herbie Hancock was among the celebrated artists who shared the lineup with D'Angelo at the 2015 North Sea Jazz Festival, a testament to the event's iconic status.

11. B. Incognito held their 35th anniversary concert at Shepherd's Bush Empire, encapsulating decades of jazz-funk influence with vibrant live performances.

12. B. Maceo Parker is widely recognized for his contributions to James Brown's band, where his saxophone work became a hallmark of Brown's dynamic, groundbreaking sound.

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(*) According to our own statistics, updated on February 15, 2026