Grade 8 Music History Webquest
THE BLUES
Submit your work in a Microsoft Word Document.
Marks are given for correct spelling and grammar .
Please use ONLY the websites provided.
1. "Field Hollers" and "Work Calls" were the earliest types of 'blues' singing. Check out http://afroamhistory.about.com/od/bluesmusic/a/bluesmusic.htm and describe each of these terms. (5 marks)
2. Research black slavery in the United States during the 1850s.
Imagine yourself as either
a) a slave that stays on the plantation OR
b) a slave that takes the daring trek on the underground railway.
Write a 1-paragraph diary entry describing your experience, your daily tasks, the fears that you face, and other people around you. (10 marks)
3. Another popular form of music during this period is called "vaudeville" music.
What happened when "vaudeville" singers came into contact with blues singers?
How do you think this affected changes in blues music?
to answer the questions above. (5 marks)
4. Mamie Smith's songs "Crazy Blues" and "It's Right Here for You" were considered race records. What is a race record, and how did they impact on the popularity of the blues? Check out http://www.pbs.org/jazz/exchange/exchange_race_records.htm for information. (5 marks)
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