1940-1950s Musician Review

What was the name of the all-female jazz band that gained popularity during WW2?

• Worldwide Sweethearts of Harmony

• Universal Sweethearts of Symphonies

• International Sweethearts of Rhythm

• Global Sweethearts of Melody

What impact did the International Sweethearts of Rhythm have on the music industry?

• They were known for their classical music compositions.

• They were the first all-male band in the music industry.

• They popularized heavy metal music in the 1950s.

• They broke racial and gender barriers in the music industry.

What was The Andrews Sisters most famous song?

• I Will Always Love You
• Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
• Twist and Shout
• Hey Jude

What is a holiday song from the 1940s that is still heard today?

• Jingle Bells
• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
• White Christmas
• Frosty the Snowman

What genre of music did the International Sweethearts of Rhythm primarily play?

• Country

• Jazz

• Rock

• Pop

During which era did the International Sweethearts of Rhythm gain their popularity?

• 1920s

• 1930s

• 1940s

• 1950s

What was the racial composition of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm?

• They were an all-white band.

• They were an all-black band.

• They were a racially integrated band.

• Their racial composition changed frequently.

What was Nat King Cole most known for?

• the first African American performer on stage

• the first African American performer to host a variety TV series

• the first African American to produce music for white people

What medical condition did Nat King Cole have before he died?

• SARS

• Heart Failure

• Brain Cancer

• Lung Cancer

The Big Band/ Swing Era was popular during WWII.

• True

• False