Musical World: Modern World History as You’ve Never Heard It Before By Jeffrey Boakye (published by Faber & Faber) Stop animation Question 1 of 10 Nelson Mandela decided that 'Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika' would be part of a ---. powerful musical about South Africa's history jingle for his re-election campaign for president of South Africa movement to teach Xhosa in South African schools new joint national anthem for South Africa Next Question 2 of 10 What happened when Billie Holiday's performances of 'Strange Fruit' ended? The audience would come up to the stage and leave roses like at a funeral. She would begin telling the true story that had inspired the song's writer. The band would jump straight into the next song, to lift spirits back up. The light on her face would go out, and she'd be gone when it came back on. Next Question 3 of 10 Rokusuke Ei wrote 'Ue o Muite Arukō', a number one hit, after ---. reading a news story about a Japanese soldier who had been found alive moving to the USA and realising what he missed most about living in Japan losing his job at the USA's embassy in Japan because he spoke his mind taking part in protests against a security treaty between Japan and the USA Next Question 4 of 10 Which of these did Nigerian musician Fela Kuti do with his song 'Zombie'? bring traditional Nigerian music that had been banned 'back from the dead' blend Western 1950s horror film soundtracks with Nigerian disco speak about how Nigerian ways of life were being killed off by other nations accuse the Nigerian army of blindly carrying out the government's orders Next Question 5 of 10 How is the 1982 song 'The Message' different from much of modern rap music? It was adapted from a famous poem from the early 1900s. It has a band playing the music instead of a drum track. It doesn't have a chorus that repeats but instead is a series of verses. It is about social issues, not money and a flashy lifestyle. Next Question 6 of 10 What is true of the 'Rock' preset which 'Under Mi Sleng Teng' was based on? It sampled a Nigerian song that is considered a 'lost' song. It sped up a little at a time as the preset played out. It is used in more than 25 per cent of South African hip hop songs. It was programmed by a Japanese woman who loved reggae. Next Question 7 of 10 Part of the title of Cornershop's 'Brimful of Asha' is a reference to ---. the area of Britain where Cornershop grew up friends sharing their seven-inch vinyl records the god of music in the Hindu religion a legendary singer in Indian cinema Next Question 8 of 10 What is one reason why 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)' is criticised? It was originally recorded for an American film about Africa. No African musicians on it were given fair credit. The words in the title weren't from any African language. Its lead singer isn't from an African country. Next Question 9 of 10 Lil Nas X made 'Old Town Road' soon after he ---. was invited to collaborate with R&B singer Usher left his record label, Republic Records, after a public trial created the beat on his Akai MPC in 2005 found the instrumental for sale online and bought it for $30 Next Question 10 of 10 'Patria y Vida' was created by a collaboration of Cuban rappers who ---. believed in creating community through music had left Cuba to live in New York City brought rap back to its roots of sampling and DJs wanted to criticise the government Next x of 10 correct % Correct x AR Points x Take another quiz Words 39142 Quiz # 270470 Interest Level Upper Years Book Level 7.8 Points available 7
