Black History Month - February

Musician of the Month Poster

Name: _________________________________________________

Description
The music we know and love today is heavily inspired by many
talented musicians and songwriters. Specifically, black artists
who continue to have a major impact on the music world.

By choosing a black musician to do your project on, you will be

designing your own (11x17) poster.

Steps
1. Chose a musician to do your project on
2. Complete the research questions
3. Create your poster (worked on during class time)
4. Present your poster to the class

Your Poster Must…

- Be neat and organized
- Include most of the information about your musician
- Checked for any spelling mistakes
- Have pictures/drawings/designs related to your musician
- Your name(s) [on the back]
List of Musicians
Whitney Houston
B.B. King
Jimi Hendrix
Tina Turner
Chuck Berry
Aretha Franklin
Alicia Keys
Bob Marley
Miles Davis
Ray Charles
Quincy Jones
Diana Ross
Howling Wolf
Michael Jackson
Nat King Cole
Billie Holiday
Prince
Ella Fitzgerald
James Brown
John Legend
Scott Joplin
Jennifer Hudson
Beyonce
 Your choice: ______________________________________

Research the Following Information:

Full Name/Stage Name: ___________________________________________

Birth Date: ______________________________________________
Death Date: ___________________________________________
Place of Birth: _________________________________________

Mother’s Name: _______________________________________

Father’s Name: ________________________________________
Brothers/Sisters: ______________________________________

Does your musician have any children? If so, how many?

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Which schools did your musician go to?

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How did your musician die OR what are they doing now?
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Which instruments does your musician know how to play?

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Which genres of music does your musician play?

(Examples: Rock, soul, R&B, hip-hop, jazz, etc…).
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Did your musician win any awards? Name at least ONE.

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What is your musician's net worth? $ __________________________

Find an inspirational quote from your musician that you will

include on your poster:
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List 5 of your musician’s most popular songs.

1. ______________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________
5. _____________________________________________
Write TWO interesting facts about your musician.

1) _________________________________________________________________
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2) _________________________________________________________________
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Now, using the answers you got,

begin to create your poster (in class).