The Canadian Prairie Music scene is closely associated with which region of Canada?
a) West Coast
b) Atlantic provinces
c) Prairie provinces
d) Northern territories
Answer: c) Prairie provinces
Who is often referred to as the “Manitoba Music Man” and is a well-known figure in Prairie folk music?
a) Neil Young
b) Burton Cummings
c) Fred Penner
d) Leonard Cohen
Answer: c) Fred Penner
Which Prairie province is home to the annual “Winnipeg Folk Festival,” a renowned music event?
a) Alberta
b) Saskatchewan
c) Manitoba
d) North Dakota
Answer: c) Manitoba
The term “Prairie Music” often encompasses various genres, including folk, country, bluegrass, and:
a) Hip-hop
b) Heavy metal
c) Jazz
d) Electronic
Answer: b) Heavy metal
The band “The Guess Who” originated from which Prairie city?
a) Regina
b) Winnipeg
c) Edmonton
d) Calgary
Answer: b) Winnipeg
Corb Lund, a prominent Prairie musician, is known for his contributions to which genre?
a) Pop
b) Jazz
c) Country
d) Rock
Answer: c) Country
Which Prairie city is often referred to as the “Nashville of the North” due to its music scene?
a) Saskatoon
b) Calgary
c) Winnipeg
d) Regina
Answer: c) Winnipeg
Who is a Prairie-born folk singer known for songs like “Big Yellow Taxi” and “Both Sides, Now”?
a) Shania Twain
b) Joni Mitchell
c) Anne Murray
d) Celine Dion
Answer: b) Joni Mitchell
The term “Prairie Oyster” is associated with both a type of food and a:
a) Band
b) Music festival
c) Dance style
d) Traditional folk song
Answer: a) Band
The country music trio “Doc Walker” hails from which Prairie province?
a) Alberta
b) Manitoba
c) Saskatchewan
d) British Columbia
Answer: b) Manitoba
The “Prairie Balladeer” is a nickname for which iconic folk singer known for his storytelling songs?
a) Gordon Lightfoot
b) Leonard Cohen
c) Stompin’ Tom Connors
d) Ian Tyson
Answer: d) Ian Tyson
Which band from Saskatchewan is known for their hit songs “One Great City!” and “The War on Drugs”?
a) The Tragically Hip
b) The Sheepdogs
c) Rah Rah
d) The Weakerthans
Answer: d) The Weakerthans
The “Banjo Bowl” is an annual Canadian football game that features a halftime show with which type of music?
a) Folk
b) Pop
c) Hip-hop
d) Jazz
Answer: a) Folk
The “Rolling Barrage” is an annual motorcycle ride across Canada that supports veterans and often includes:
a) Folk music performances
b) Rodeo events
c) Street art festivals
d) Drag racing
Answer: a) Folk music performances
The “Prairie Rose” is a nickname for which iconic country music singer from Saskatchewan?
a) Anne Murray
b) Shania Twain
c) K.D. Lang
d) Terri Clark
Answer: a) Anne Murray
The “Heart of the Continent” is a nickname for which Prairie city with a vibrant music scene?
a) Regina
b) Winnipeg
c) Edmonton
d) Saskatoon
Answer: b) Winnipeg
The genre of “Celtic Prairie Music” combines Prairie folk music with influences from which region?
a) Caribbean
b) Eastern Europe
c) Western Africa
d) Ireland and Scotland
Answer: d) Ireland and Scotland
“The Duhks,” a folk music band, formed in which Prairie province?
a) Alberta
b) Manitoba
c) Saskatchewan
d) British Columbia
Answer: b) Manitoba
Who is known as the “Crown Prince of the Prairie” and is a notable figure in Canadian country music?
a) Paul Brandt
b) Brett Kissel
c) George Canyon
d) Gord Bamford
Answer: b) Brett Kissel
The song “Manitoba Bound” by Tom Cochrane pays tribute to which Prairie province?
a) Alberta
b) Manitoba
c) Saskatchewan
d) North Dakota
Answer: b) Manitoba
“The Dirty Catfish Brass Band” is a Prairie-based band known for its fusion of music genres, including jazz and:
a) Reggae
b) Hip-hop
c) Country
d) Classical
Answer: b) Hip-hop
“Sweet Alibi,” an all-female folk and roots group, originated in which Prairie city?
a) Regina
b) Winnipeg
c) Edmonton
d) Saskatoon
Answer: b) Winnipeg
The “Alberta Blue” is a genre of music often associated with which Prairie province?
a) Saskatchewan
b) Manitoba
c) Alberta
d) British Columbia
Answer: c) Alberta
“The Wheat Pool” is the name of a band that draws inspiration from life on the Prairie:
a) Oil fields
b) Mountain ranges
c) Wheat farms
d) Coastal cities
Answer: c) Wheat farms
The Prairie music festival “Interstellar Rodeo” features a diverse lineup that includes:
a) Classical orchestras
b) Alternative rock bands
c) Country and folk artists
d) Electronic dance music DJs
Answer: c) Country and folk artists
The Prairie music duo “Kacy & Clayton” is known for their blend of folk and:
a) Punk rock
b) Heavy metal
c) Country blues
d) Reggae
Answer: c) Country blues
The “Gateway Festival” is an annual music event held in which Prairie province?
a) Alberta
b) Saskatchewan
c) Manitoba
d) British Columbia
Answer: b) Saskatchewan
Who is a Prairie-born country music artist known for songs like “Leavin'” and “Hell Raisin’ Good Time”?
a) Gord Bamford
b) Brett Kissel
c) Paul Brandt
d) Dean Brody
Answer: a) Gord Bamford
“Prairie Grass Music” is a subgenre that often incorporates elements of which musical style?
a) Classical
b) Jazz
c) Bluegrass
d) Hip-hop
Answer: c) Bluegrass
The Canadian Prairie Music Awards celebrate achievements in various music genres, including:
a) Pop
b) Classical
c) Indigenous
d) Heavy metal
Answer: c) Indigenous
The “Folk on the Rocks” festival takes place annually in which Prairie city?
a) Saskatoon
b) Winnipeg
c) Edmonton
d) Regina
Answer: c) Edmonton
“The Perpetrators,” a blues and roots band, was formed in which Prairie province?
a) Alberta
b) Manitoba
c) Saskatchewan
d) British Columbia
Answer: b) Manitoba
“Prairie Gospel Music” is a genre that combines gospel lyrics with influences from which musical style?
a) Jazz
b) Hip-hop
c) Country
d) Reggae
Answer: c) Country
“The Wyrd Sisters,” a band with folk and Celtic influences, was formed in which Prairie city?
a) Saskatoon
b) Winnipeg
c) Calgary
d) Edmonton
Answer: b) Winnipeg
Red Moon Road,” a folk band known for their harmonies, hails from which Prairie province?
a) Saskatchewan
b) Manitoba
c) Alberta
d) British Columbia
Answer: b) Manitoba
The “Rez Bluez” festival celebrates Indigenous music and takes place in which Prairie province?
a) Alberta
b) Saskatchewan
c) Manitoba
d) British Columbia
Answer: c) Manitoba
Who is known for his role as the “Prairie Troubadour” and is recognized for his contributions to folk music?
a) Stan Rogers
b) Stompin’ Tom Connors
c) Ian Tyson
d) Fred Penner
Answer: c) Ian Tyson
The band “Scenic Route to Alaska” originated in which Prairie province?
a) Alberta
b) Saskatchewan
c) Manitoba
d) British Columbia
Answer: a) Alberta
The “Regina Folk Festival” is an annual event that showcases folk and:
a) Heavy metal
b) Jazz
c) Hip-hop
d) World music
Answer: d) World music
“Blue Rodeo,” a popular Canadian band, blends country and rock influences and hails from which Prairie city?
a) Saskatoon
b) Winnipeg
c) Calgary
d) Edmonton
Answer: d) Edmonton
Who is known as the “Saskatchewan Songbird” and is celebrated for her contributions to folk music?
a) Sylvia Tyson
b) Buffy Sainte-Marie
c) Joni Mitchell
d) Connie Kaldor
Answer: d) Connie Kaldor
The genre of “Prairie Roots Music” is characterized by its fusion of folk, country, and:
a) Heavy metal
b) Reggae
c) Indigenous rhythms
d) Classical melodies
Answer: c) Indigenous rhythms
“The New Montagues,” a Prairie-based band, is known for their energetic performances of which music genre?
a) Pop
b) Jazz
c) Country
d) Punk rock
Answer: a) Pop
The song “Running Back to Saskatoon” by “The Guess Who” pays homage to which Prairie city?
a) Regina
b) Winnipeg
c) Calgary
d) Edmonton
Answer: d) Edmonton
“The Deep Dark Woods,” a folk-rock band, originated in which Prairie province?
a) Alberta
b) Saskatchewan
c) Manitoba
d) British Columbia
Answer: b) Saskatchewan
“The Dead South,” known for their bluegrass and folk fusion, is a band formed in which Prairie city?
a) Saskatoon
b) Winnipeg
c) Calgary
d) Regina
Answer: d) Regina
Who is a Prairie-born country music artist known for hits like “Small Town Saturday Night” and “Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox”?
a) Paul Brandt
b) George Canyon
c) Terri Clark
d) Gord Bamford
Answer: b) George Canyon
The genre of “Prairie Punk Music” is associated with bands that play high-energy music with influences from:
a) Hip-hop
b) Reggae
c) Punk rock
d) Classical
Answer: c) Punk rock
“The Bros. Landreth,” a folk and roots band, originated in which Prairie province?
a) Saskatchewan
b) Manitoba
c) Alberta
d) British Columbia
Answer: b) Manitoba
The Prairie music duo “Cara Luft and JD Edwards” are known for their blend of folk and:
a) Hip-hop
b) Jazz
c) Country
d) Reggae
Answer: c) Country
