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Which genre gained popularity during the 1950s and included musicians like Lester Young, Dizzy Gillespie, and Miles Davis?
Which genre gained popularity during the 1950s and included musicians like Lester Young, Dizzy Gillespie, and Miles Davis?
- Bebop (correct)
- Cool jazz
- Blues
- Rockabilly
Who popularized the Calypso music Caribbean musical style in 1956?
Who popularized the Calypso music Caribbean musical style in 1956?
- Harry Belafonte (correct)
- Pete Seeger
- The Weavers
- Woody Guthrie
Which musician was dubbed the 'King of Calypso'?
Which musician was dubbed the 'King of Calypso'?
- Harry Belafonte (correct)
- Ben Webster
- Charlie Parker
- Lester Young
Which rock and roll genre largely disappeared from popular music by 1958?
Which rock and roll genre largely disappeared from popular music by 1958?
Which musician released the album 'Calypso' in 1956?
Which musician released the album 'Calypso' in 1956?
Which musician was known for their rendition of the traditional Jamaican folk song 'Banana Boat Song'?
Which musician was known for their rendition of the traditional Jamaican folk song 'Banana Boat Song'?
Which musician was not associated with the Bebop genre?
Which musician was not associated with the Bebop genre?
Which genre of music became a worldwide craze with the release of the album 'Calypso'?
Which genre of music became a worldwide craze with the release of the album 'Calypso'?
Which musician was not associated with the Cool jazz genre?
Which musician was not associated with the Cool jazz genre?
Which musician was known as the 'King of Calypso'?
Which musician was known as the 'King of Calypso'?
Study Notes
Jazz and Calypso Music of the 1950s
- Bebop, a genre of jazz, gained popularity during the 1950s with notable musicians like Lester Young, Dizzy Gillespie, and Miles Davis.
- Calypso, a Caribbean musical style, rose to popularity in 1956, largely popularized by Harry Belafonte.
- Harry Belafonte, known as the 'King of Calypso', was famous for his rendition of the traditional Jamaican folk song 'Banana Boat Song'.
- Harry Belafonte released the album 'Calypso' in 1956, which became a huge success and led to Calypso becoming a worldwide craze.
- Rock and roll music's popularity largely declined by 1958.
- Miles Davis, known for Cool jazz, was associated with this genre.
- Lester Young was associated with the Bebop genre of jazz.
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Test your knowledge of country music history and the honky tonk style with this quiz! From iconic singers like Lefty Frizzell and Webb Pierce to the rise of the Nashville sound, explore the evolution of country music in the 1950s and beyond.
