How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Chic, Stevie Wonder, Lalah Hathaway, Marcus Miller, Joe Sample, Imany, Joss Stone, Aretha Franklin, Nneka, Earth, Wind, Fire, Michael Jackson, Nina Simone, Roberta Flack, George Duke
They are the Soul Artists selected among the 385 Posts we publish this week.
1. Who were the brains behind the composition and production of Chic’s “My Forbidden Lover”?
- A Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson
- B Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers
- C John Lennon and Paul McCartney
2. What does Stevie Wonder’s song “Living For The City” primarily address?
- A Urban life and social issues
- B Environmental concerns
- C Love and relationships
3. Which festival performance by Marcus Miller Project included the song “Carnival (Burnin’ up the Carnival + / Joe Sample)”?
- A Live Under the Sky
- B North Sea Jazz Festival
- C No detailed festival performance information available
4. In what style is Imany’s “You Will Never Know” composed?
- A Pop-soul
- B Jazz
- C Rock
5. Which platform featured Joss Stone’s live performance of “Teardrops” in 2012?
- A The Grammys
- B Imus in the Morning
- C Saturday Night Live
6. Which notable jazz festival did Aretha Franklin perform “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” at in 1970?
- A Montreux Jazz Festival
- B Newport Jazz Festival
- C Antibes Jazz Festival
7. What thematic elements does Nneka’s song “The Last Song” explore?
- A Love and fantasy
- B Resilience and social awareness
- C Historical events
8. During which tour was Earth, Wind & Fire’s song “Reasons” performed live in 1976?
- A Spirit Tour
- B Miracle Tour
- C World Domination Tour
9. For which film was Michael Jackson’s song “Ben” created as a theme song?
- A E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
- B Ben, la rata asesina
- C Moonwalker
10. Where did Nina Simone perform “Black Is The Color Of My True Love’s Hair” in 1983?
- A Jazz à Vienne
- B Pompeii Jazz Festival
- C Umbria Jazz Festival
11. Which orchestra performed with Roberta Flack in her 1975 live version of “Jesse”?
- A London Symphony Orchestra
- B Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
- C New York Philharmonic
12. On which album can George Duke’s track “Reach Out” be found?
- A A Brazilian Love Affair
- B Guardian of the Light
- C Dream Weaver
Tracklist
1 . Chic – My Forbidden LoverChic release their third studio album ‘Risqué’ featuring ‘Good Times’ (1979) |
2 . Stevie Wonder – Living For The City |
3 . Lalah Hathaway , Marcus Miller & Joe Sample – Burning Up The CarnivalMarcus Miller & Lalah Hathaway meet in Tokyo (1991) |
4 . Imany – You Will Never Know |
5 . Joss Stone – TeardropsOn radio today , Joss Stone with Don Imus (2012) |
6 . Aretha Franklin – [You Make Me Feel Like] A Natural Woman |
7 . Nneka – Focus |
8 . Earth, Wind & Fire – Reasons |
9 . Michael Jackson – Ben |
10 . Nina Simone – Black Is The Color Of My True Love’s Hair |
11 . Roberta Flack – JesseRoberta Flack releases her fifth album : ‘Killing Me Softly’ (1973) |
12 . George Duke – Reach Out |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers were the creative forces behind Chic’s ‘My Forbidden Lover.’ This track is a staple of the disco era, lauded for its rhythmic groove and standout falsetto vocals.
2. ‘Living For The City’ by Stevie Wonder delves into social and urban challenges. The song’s narrative portrays a family’s struggle and the protagonist’s harsh reality upon reaching New York City.
3. Marcus Miller’s performances often include ‘Carnival (Burnin’ up the Carnival + / Joe Sample),’ but there is no specific festival date for it. His work manifests a fusion of jazz and funk in collaboration with influential musicians.
4. Imany’s ‘You Will Never Know’ epitomizes the pop-soul genre. With heartfelt lyrics, it marked her entry into the music scene after her modeling career.
5. Joss Stone performed ‘Teardrops’ during a live broadcast of ‘Imus in the Morning.’ Her soulful rendition aligns with Stone’s reputation for emotional interpretations.
6. At the Antibes Jazz Festival in 1970, Aretha Franklin performed ‘(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.’ This event highlighted her powerful vocal and interpretive skills.
7. Nneka’s “The Last Song” addresses themes of resilience and social awareness. Her music often combines soul, hip hop, and reggae to tackle complex issues.
8. The Spirit Tour in 1976 featured Earth, Wind & Fire’s ‘Reasons.’ Known for its soulful sound and emotional depth, the song showcases Philip Bailey’s captivating falsetto.
9. Michael Jackson’s ‘Ben’ was the theme for the 1972 film ‘Ben, la rata asesina.’ The song poignantly contrasts the film’s horror narrative by depicting a tender friendship.
10. Nina Simone graced the Pompeii Jazz Festival stage in 1983 with ‘Black Is The Color Of My True Love’s Hair.’ Her rendition of the folk ballad stands out for its emotional depth and minimalism.
11. The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra backed Roberta Flack during her 1975 live performance of ‘Jesse.’ This event was among notable concerts pairing Flack’s soulful hits with orchestral arrangements.
12. George Duke’s track ‘Reach Out’ is part of his 1983 album ‘Guardian of the Light.’ Known for his jazz-funk style, the song features intricate keyboard work and dynamic instrumentation.
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