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Becky's Island Music Trivia Quiz #214 - 3/30/05

Africa

Answers

1. This South African vocal group accompanied Paul Simon on his 1986 "Graceland" album. : Ladysmith Black Mambazo
2. What non-African group had a Number One hit with a song called "Africa" in 1982?
: Toto
3. "Pata Pata" is the only chart hit in the United States for this South African singer.
: Miriam Makeba
4. This American soul group recorded a song titled "Thank You For Talkin' To Me, Africa."
: Sly and the Family Stone
5. The first major hit for this Nigerian born singer was "Smooth Operator."
: Sade
6. They rode the "Marrakesh Express" in 1969.
: Crosby, Stills & Nash
7. "Soul Makossa" was a 1973 hit for this artist, born in Cameroon.
: Manu Dibango
8. What Michael Jackson hit paid tribute to that song?
: "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" (don't believe me? listen to them both)
9. "Serengetti" is the title of a percussion piece by what group (or more accurately, by the percussion section of what group)?
: Grateful Dead
10. In what African country did Paul McCartney record his "Band on the Run" album?
: Nigeria
11. Hugh Masekela, from South Africa, had a Number One instrumental hit in 1968 with what song?
: "Grazin' in the Grass"
12. This Cuban/French rap group named itself after a group of Yoruba religious figures.
: Orishas
13. This Nigerian born drummer teamed up with Mickey Hart to form Planet Drum.
: Babatunde Olatunji
14. Elton John wrote the music for this Disney feature set in Africa.
: The Lion King
15. This New Yorker released an "African Trilogy" on his "Tap Root Manuscript" album in 1970.
: Neil Diamond
16. King Sunny Ade, Segun Adewale, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, and Femi Kuti are all musicians from what African country?
: Nigeria
17.Youssou N'Dour, born in Senegal, sang backup on a 1986 album by what British singer?
: Peter Gabriel

Bonus: The president of Gabon shares his last name with a musical instrument. What is his name?: Omar Bongo

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