Step into the rich tapestry of American musical heritage with the “American Folk Music Quiz.” This quiz is your gateway to exploring the heartfelt melodies and captivating stories that have woven themselves into the fabric of the nation’s cultural identity. From the soul-stirring ballads of Woody Guthrie to the poignant protest songs of Bob Dylan, American folk music has chronicled the joys, struggles, and aspirations of generations. Test your knowledge of folk icons, lyrics that have transcended time, and the historical events that inspired these timeless tunes. Whether you’re a seasoned folk enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this quiz will take you on a musical journey that resonates with the very heart of America. So, tune in and let the melodies guide you through the soulful landscapes of the past and present.
American Folk Music Quiz – 3
The appearance of this folk singer in Peekskill, New York caused a riot.
Which noted folksinger sang "We Shall Overcome" at the Woodstock Festival?
Who first recorded the "Banana Boat Song" in the 1950s?
Where did the term Hootenanny originate?
She made a career of playing her rural family's musical heritage on the mountain dulcimer.
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During Christmas of 1971 a Folk song titled "Brand New Key" was at the top of the US Billboard Hot 100. Which folk singer recorded the song?
Which folk trio recorded "The John Birch Society" and similar social commentary songs?
Bob Dylan has never had a Number One single on the US Billboard charts.
Bob Dylan supposedly wrote "Positively 4th Street," which opened with the lyrics, "You got a lotta' nerve to say you are my friend," about which folk singer?
John Denver was a member of Which folk group?
Which folk trio hit chart success with "Walk Right In?"
This group started the Folk craze for Capitol Records back in the late 1950s with a song about love, murder and justice.
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